Rebecca leads the sweatshop workers in a strike protesting the unsafe conditions that lead to the deaths of the girls at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory ( " Bread and Freedom " ) . As the demonstration reaches near-riot levels , Nathan shows up to try and persuade his wife to come home with him . Rebecca sees Saul in the crowd and knows she must follow her heart and stand up for what is right ( " Dancing With The Fools " ) . She refuses Nathan
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Rags (musical)