The Impacts of Industrialization in the U.S. (1815-1929)

  Write an introductory paragraph and a body paragraph in response to the prompts from the topics below. - Working Conditions (1860 - 1929) - Labor Organization & Resistance (1860 - 1900) - Urban Life and Leisure (1860 - 1900) - Middle & Upper Class Society & Culture (1860 - 1900) - Working Class Reform Movements (1850 - 1900) Intro Paragraph Guidance Begin with a 1 – 2 sentence lead-in that provides context and clarifies key terms in the question. Next, outline the key points of your answer in the form of a thesis and forecast. A thesis statement is a clear, direct, complete, and complex response to the question/prompt. A forecast statement is a reasonably detailed preview of 3+ clear, distinct, and accurate claims that directly support your thesis. Separate sentences are recommended. Body Paragraph Guidance Your body paragraph should be organized around one of your forecast points. A body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that summarizes the paragraph's main claim (a forecast point) clearly and completely. Next, it should thoroughly analyze at least 2 pieces of evidence (historical examples or data) in support of your claim. Be sure to explain precisely how the evidence supports your paragraph’s main claim.