Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and The Pullman Strike

    read one (1) of the following: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire The Pullman Strike Then, address the following: Explain if big business leaders were "captains of industry," "shrewd businessmen," or "robber barons." Based on one of the resources noted for this option, assess American working conditions and exploitation of workers in the Age of Industry. Analyze the role that government played in reforming American working conditions. Explain the benefits of the Federal Government regulations of monopolies. Analyze which progressive presidents attained economic justice and reform for workers.