a. Read about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire on pages 555 – 558 of your textbook.
b. What happened on March 25, 1911? Give details.
c. How many died? Why and how did they die?
d. Who was held responsible? Anyone?
e. Do you think an argument can be made that progress was accomplished by exploiting the lower class? Explain.
f. Do you think this still happens today? If so, how? Why?
g. In your own words, define progress -social, economic, and political progress.
h. A “living wage” is a current, hot topic. In your opinion, what is a living wage? What does that look like?
i. How does the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire continue to impact our lives today, every day? How do the legislations, passed after the tragedy, still affect your everyday life?
j. As of January, 2019, the average cost of rent for OKC is $906/month. Rent is generally 1/4 of your monthly take-home pay. So, you would need to make $3,624/month (if paying all bills by yourself) in order to afford the cost of living, i.e. food, clothing, shelter, etc. If you work 40 hours per week, that means you need to make $22.65/hr to meet your basic financial needs. Based on this calculation, do most people make a living wage?
