WW2 main ideas Flashcards
Who were the types of people at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory? What economic opportunities and political rights did they have?
Mainly female immigrants who had few other economic opportunities.
Why didn’t the women of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory try to go against the status quo.
they couldn’t afford to lose their job and risk not putting food on the plate.
What was important about the government during the time of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory?
it was the norm for government to support business owners because of their contribution to the economic and political system of the time.
(Triangle Shirtwaist factory) Without the government intervention, eventrually employees thought do what? what conditions did they face? what did they want?
go on strike
Harsh conditions with violence and harassment
better pay and working contitions.
(Triangle Shirtwaist factory) What happened after the strikes? did their working conditions change and what interest did it reflect?
got marginally better hours and pay. But their working conditions continued to reflect the self interest of their employers, even when it was in direct contradiction to the safety of factory employees.
working condidion
what did the employers do to prevent thievery in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory?
barricade escape routes so that employees couldn’t leave the factory floor without their bags being searched.
What happened because of these blocked exits in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory?
These block exits contributed to the deaths of 146 workers when the factory went up in flames on March 25th 1911.
What happened after the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire?
Following the fire both the government and many American citizens acknowledged that government intervention could have prevented this to be exploited by the wealthy.
how would you start the 30 days: Minimum wage Paragraph
USA is a prosperous nation that has progressed in a way where safety of workers is protected,
but It is still not uncommon for individuals to be disadvantaged by a government that is unwilling to intervene.
Why do states have power to change minimum wage, however some governments choose not to.
Right wing politicians are inclined to believe that higher minimum wage will not protect citizens and poverty because of job loss. Instead invisible hand…
what is 30 days minimum wage
30 Days: Minimum wage outlines a filmmaker’s argument against this right wing belif.
Episode one followers Morgan Spurlock as he moves to Columbus, Ohio and attempts to live on minimum wage for a month.
what is minimum wage in ohio? how long was it scince it has changed?
Minimum wage is $4.25 per hour and hasn’t adjusted for 12 years.
What was Morgan Spurlock and Alex’s living conditions
they live in a ant infested, poorly hearted apartment in a dangerous neighborhood.
what is the main issue accountered in 30 days?
Both alex and Morgan had to seek medical attention; the 1200 bill they receivd for their treatment would have taken the average minimum wage worker several months to pay off
(30 days) describe the cyclical nature of the poor
A serious implication of financial ciucumstances such as these is that they could become cyclical; people who are barely making ends meet cannot be expected to contribute to economic prosperity because they lack euctioan opportunities and social supports like healthcare , making them much more likely to be stuck in poverty.
