1. Cause/EffectWhich of the two texts would you use to research the effects of the Triangle Fire? Why? 2. CompareLook back at both texts to find mention of Frances Perkins. Why is she an important person to know about? 3. InferWhat kinds of sources did both authors use in researching this topic? 4. Analyze History WritingRead lines 126–130 from Flesh & Blood So Cheap. Are these lines an example of author Albert Marrin’s perspective? Explain why or why not .5. Analyze ToneRead lines 36–38 from The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire. What clues do you see in these lines to Zachary Kent’s attitude about the conditions that are described? 6. ConnectWhat idea presented by both authors is most relevant to us today? Why? 7.Analyze Key InformationThe two historical writings cover differentaspects of the same event. Briefly review each text for its key details. Then tell what each

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