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The Flame That Sparked Outrage: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Amanda Isaacs
The Flame That Sparked Outrage: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Amanda Isaacs
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The Flame that Sparked Outrage
The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, a tragic event in New York City, reflected the ignored demands by both foreign born and U.S born citizens. The unrelenting rioting and protesting marked a turning point in progressive American politics. The late 19th and early 20th century was a glorious time for new beginnings in America. The buzz about the opportunities in the States roamed the globe and sparked interest in every person encountered. The ships carrying Eastern European immigrants; Italians, Jews, and those of Polish descent, were migrating across seas to enter into the modern world of …