Question

question 10 of 20
what event led to 90 percent of women clothing workers being organized in new york city?
a. the homestead strike
b. the triangle shirtwaist factory fire
c. the pullman strike
d. the supreme court decision in re debs

Explanation:

The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire in 1911 was a tragic event. It led to significant labor reforms. After this fire, there was a push for better working conditions. This event also spurred more organization among workers, including women clothing workers in New York City. The Homestead Strike (A) was related to steelworkers. The Pullman Strike (C) was about railroad workers. The Supreme Court decision In re Debs (D) was about the Pullman Strike. So, the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire (B) is the correct answer as it directly affected women clothing workers' organization in New York City.

Answer:

B. The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire