Which of the Following Was to Blame for the High

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was to blame for the high number of deaths in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire?

• A) The building had no windows facing the street.
• B) Traffic-clogged narrow streets delayed the arrival of the fire department.
• C) An exit door had been locked to prevent workers from stealing.
• D) Inadequate plumbing provided an insufficient supply of water.

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Definitions:

Government Transfers

Payments made by the government to individuals or other entities without requiring a direct return of goods or services, such as welfare or subsidies.

Income Distribution

The way in which total income is shared among individuals or households within an economy.

Noncash Transfers

Types of government assistance such as food stamps and housing vouchers that provide benefits other than direct cash payments.

Income Inequality

Income inequality refers to the unequal distribution of income among a population, often measured using various statistical methods to illustrate disparities in wealth.