Ash, after ash, slowly hugging the side walks of Greene Street and Washington Place becoming the temporary street paint of Manhattan in 1911. The top three floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company were vanishing before the pedestrian’s eyes, but not everyone is in disbelief. The masterminds being selfish and money hungry allowed nothing to get in their way and had an attorney to cover up all the mess. This outbreak of chaos left the city stunned and bruised with the 146 deaths of innocent immigrants. The pain of those who could not distinguish the bodies of there loved ones in order to give a proper goodbye before heading to the cemetery. Many immigrants came to the United States for a better life and some had not seen the fantasy they envisioned upon the arrival. One woman describes the boat ride. “Everything was dirty, sticky, and disagreeable to the touch.
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A socialist and union activist, Rose Schneiderman speaks up and says something extremely important, “What happened at the Triangle was outrageous-this was undeniable and beyond politics. It was preventable, but it happened anyway because of complacency and greed.” The fire “changed America,” as Von Drehle argues to an extent seeing as it altered politics and gave rise to urban liberalism. The fact that nine years later woman earned the right to vote was a major accomplishment.
In conclusion, the factory burning marks a major historical event in which the outcome was good and bad. The deaths were the priced paid in order to earn better standards for the future generation of workers. Blanck and Harris were key examples that showed how too much money can pollute the surrounding society. Overall, Von Drehle proves his points for arguing the change and gave readers an in depth perspective of what actually
A socialist and union activist, Rose Schneiderman speaks up and says something extremely important, “What happened at the Triangle was outrageous-this was undeniable and beyond politics. It was preventable, but it happened anyway because of complacency and greed.” The fire “changed America,” as Von Drehle argues to an extent seeing as it altered politics and gave rise to urban liberalism. The fact that nine years later woman earned the right to vote was a major accomplishment.
In conclusion, the factory burning marks a major historical event in which the outcome was good and bad. The deaths were the priced paid in order to earn better standards for the future generation of workers. Blanck and Harris were key examples that showed how too much money can pollute the surrounding society. Overall, Von Drehle proves his points for arguing the change and gave readers an in depth perspective of what actually