A socialist and union activist, Rose Schneiderman speaks up and says something extremely important, “What happened at the Triangle was outrageous-this was undeniable and beyond politics. It was preventable, but it happened anyway because of complacency and greed.” The fire “changed America,” as Von Drehle argues to an extent seeing as it altered politics and gave rise to urban liberalism. The fact that nine years later woman earned the right to vote was a major accomplishment.
In conclusion, the factory burning marks a major historical event in which the outcome was good and bad. The deaths were the priced paid in order to earn better standards for the future generation of workers. Blanck and Harris were key examples that showed how too much money can pollute the surrounding society. Overall, Von Drehle proves his points for arguing the change and gave readers an in depth perspective of what actually