The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire cover

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Author: Schaefer, Adam R.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 8.0
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 9145
Points per Word 0.000219
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.041667

Description

This book explains the circumstances that led to the tragic 1911 factory fire that killed 146 people, examines the role of unions and reformers, and details how public opinion eventually forced state governments to legislate for safe working conditions.