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Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

This workplace disaster in the early 1900s killed 146 people and became a symbol of the dangers of the industrial era and the mistreatment of workers.

Adam I and Adam II

This Biblical terminology is used to symbolize two different approaches to prioritizing values and morals in life. Alternatively, Brooks describes these ideas as resume virtues versus eulogy virtues.

The Civil Rights Movement

Brooks profiles several figures who helped him organize this social movement which sought equal treatment for black Americans.

Christianity

This religion, based on the teachings of Jesus, is influential in the lives of many of the people Brooks profiles.

Literature

To several of Brooks' subjects, this broad area provides insights, teachings, and access to ideas that can serve as moral and ethical guidelines for life.

Hull House

This place represented equality by welcoming people of all different classes and backgrounds to live and...

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