What was a significant outcome of the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States?

Lessons From Tragedy The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Second Industrial Revolution

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A decline in technological advancements
The expansion of mass production techniques
A decrease in the number of factories
The growth of small family-owned businesses
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which invention during the Second Industrial Revolution made communication easier?
The steam engine
The light bulb
The telegraph
The printing press
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common practice among factory owners to maximize profits during industrialization?
Reducing working hours
Cutting corners on worker safety
Implementing strict safety regulations
Increasing workers' wages
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major fire hazard in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?
Open flames used for lighting
Accumulated cloth scraps
Faulty electrical wiring
Gas leaks
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the fire escape at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory contribute to the tragedy?
It was too narrow for use
It collapsed under the heat
It was blocked by debris
It was locked from the outside
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons many workers could not escape the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
The windows were sealed shut
The stairways were locked
The fire alarms were too loud
The elevators were out of order
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant result of the public reaction to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
A ban on immigrant workers
The closure of all clothing factories
The introduction of stricter safety regulations
A decrease in factory production
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