Question

what caused the triangle shirtwaist factory fire of 1911 to end in so many deaths?
○ a negligence by the factorys owners and city officials
○ b the citys reluctance to fully fund its fire departments
○ c a lack of training on safety procedures
○ d workers tendency to ignore safety procedures

Explanation:

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire was a result of negligence. Factory owners locked exit doors (to prevent theft and unauthorized breaks), and city officials had not enforced proper safety regulations. This negligence led to many deaths as workers couldn't escape easily. Options b (city's reluctance to fund fire departments) was not the main cause as the fire department did respond. Option c (lack of training) was less significant compared to the locked doors (a form of negligence). Option d (workers ignoring safety) was not the case as they were trapped.

Answer:

A. negligence by the factory's owners and city officials