Which of the following major reforms came about in New York City after the incident at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?
A) The legislature prohibited all workers from going on strike after an outbreak of violence had killed ten people.
B) The legislature created a new arm of the police department that would be allowed to investigate thefts from the workplace.
C) The legislature required sprinklers in high-rise buildings, unlocked exits, and fire drills in large factories and shops.
D) The legislature required all women to only work an 8-hour day if they were sewing in a factory.
Answer: C
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