Evaluate the extent to which the Gilded Age reformers were successful.
Thesis: Although the reformers of the Gilded age were successful in
achieving multiple goals they had, they did not quite achieve all of
● Answers the their goals.
question
● Arguable
● Alludes to the
evidence
Supporting Point 1: The Sherman Anti Trust Act was passed in 1890 which prohibited any
“contract, combination, in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy in
restraint of trade or commerce.” This was due to the trusts’ power, good
or bad.
Specific Evidence: The reformers gained something they had wanted: being able to
prevent great businesses from controlling a whole industry. This Act
banned any formations that would restrict trade, and this shows that
government is moving away from laissez faire style relationships.
How does this point This supports my thesis because they had a goal of establishing laws
support to prevent overwhelming companies. The reformers of the Gilded Age
were successful in one of their goals.
your thesis or
argument?
Supporting Point 2: Reformers fought for a work week that was shorter and had less hours,
but did not quite achieve the goal. They wished for an 8-hour working
day to reduce stress and fatigue related to work accidents and labor.
Specific Evidence: Reformers tried to establish laws to reduce labor, but the closest thing
that they get is Ulysses S. Grant signing a law to reduce workdays to 8
hours for government employees. Eventually, the reformers helped
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Thesis: Although the reformers of the Gilded age were successful in
achieving multiple goals they had, they did not quite achieve all of
● Answers the their goals.
question
● Arguable
● Alludes to the
evidence
Supporting Point 1: The Sherman Anti Trust Act was passed in 1890 which prohibited any
“contract, combination, in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy in
restraint of trade or commerce.” This was due to the trusts’ power, good
or bad.
Specific Evidence: The reformers gained something they had wanted: being able to
prevent great businesses from controlling a whole industry. This Act
banned any formations that would restrict trade, and this shows that
government is moving away from laissez faire style relationships.
How does this point This supports my thesis because they had a goal of establishing laws
support to prevent overwhelming companies. The reformers of the Gilded Age
were successful in one of their goals.
your thesis or
argument?
Supporting Point 2: Reformers fought for a work week that was shorter and had less hours,
but did not quite achieve the goal. They wished for an 8-hour working
day to reduce stress and fatigue related to work accidents and labor.
Specific Evidence: Reformers tried to establish laws to reduce labor, but the closest thing
that they get is Ulysses S. Grant signing a law to reduce workdays to 8
hours for government employees. Eventually, the reformers helped
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