Worksheet-Firefighters Fighting Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, March 25, 1911

Look at the photograph.   Complete the photograph interpretation activities below.
 

1.  Briefly describe what you see in the photograph.  (You should describe ONLY what you can see).

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2.  How high do the fire ladders reach in the photograph?

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    Do you think this had any impact on the decision of some to jump?  Why?

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