In the aftermath of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist fire in New York City,
A) New York State barred factories from employing women under the age of sixteen.
B) factories taller than ten stories could only use the upper floors for storage of materials.
C) few true reforms of industry were made.
D) strict regulations were imposed on factory owners.
E) Tammany Democrats attempted to thwart the New York State commission examining the fire.

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The Triangle Shirtwaist fire led to significant public outcry and resulted in the implementation of stricter safety regulations and labor laws to protect workers, particularly in factories.

In the Aftermath of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New