Triangle Company Fire

From the perspective of an American living in 1911 who has been following the news of the Triangle Factory Fire and its aftermath in your daily paper, tell me your reaction to the events. What action (if any) do you think should be taken?

As an American, I believe that the owners of the Triangle Company should be punished! These girls had no way of escaping the fire, and all the owners had to do was pay money?! Are you serious? The girls could not escape because the owners locked the doors. The owners said that they lock the doors so the girls don't steal anything. And when asked if they knew the doors were locked at the time of the fire, all they had to do was lie about it. If it was up to me, I would be shutting down their business.

How do the events of the Triangle Factory Fire and its aftermath tie in with what we've learned about the Progressive Era thus far?

The women unions are taking action by demanding safe working conditions so another fire where the workers cannot escape doesn't happen again. They are standing up for their own rights, and they want to get it done.