Question

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what event led to 90 percent of women clothing workers being organized in new york city?
a. the pullman strike
b. the homestead strike
c. the supreme court decision in re debs
d. the triangle shirtwaist factory fire

Explanation:

The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire in 1911 was a tragic event that brought attention to poor working conditions. It spurred labor - organizing efforts, leading to about 90 percent of women clothing workers being organized in New York City. The Pullman Strike and Homestead Strike were different labor disputes not related to this specific organization of women clothing workers. The Supreme Court decision In re Debs was about labor leader Eugene V. Debs and not related to this event.

Answer:

D. The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire