Use of primary documents from Triangle Fire book required.
The Triangle Factory Fire has often been called "the fire that changed America." In this essay I want you to explain how the fire changed America by placing it within the context of the Progressive era.
Helpful Hints: Think of the stakeholders at the time each has a different position: business owners, workers, union organizers, consumers, middle-class reformers, government. What are their positions (economic, political, social) and how does the fire both reflect their concerns and change their situation.
Think broadly about the Progressive Era first - what are the key trends/reforms. How does the situation surrounding the fire and its aftermath highlight these trends.
You may wish to concept map or outline key issues first and then pull out your three strongest arguments to develop more fully in the essay.