Triangle Shirtwaist Discussion Questions:

1. The film outlines several factors that led to the high death toll in Triangle fire. Questions: What were these factors? Rank them in their order of importance. Which were most important? How would you assign blame for the high death toll? Rank those responsible in their order of responsibility.

2. Public opinion often can influence public policy. Questions: How did the public respond to the fire? How did the public's response affect politicians? Why? What did the government do to correct the conditions that led to such a tragically high death toll? How effective was government in addressing the problems that the fire exposed? What can we learn from the Triangle fire about the importance of government to working people?