3 pages due by 16 hours

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Prostitution in New York City during 1850-1900

General city and topic theme: Prostitution in New York City 

More specific: Prostitution in New York City during 1850-1900

Research questions: How was prostitution beneficial for women? How did women become more independent and gained more freedom? How prostitution escape women from poverty?

Tentative thesis statement: During the period between 1850 and 1900, prostitution was considered as a profession where working class women survived and lived for a better life. Prostitution was beneficial for women as it provided a source of income, offered them job opportunities, and increased freedom and independence in their lives.

Supporting evidence:

1. Prostitution provided a source of income

· Provide feedback/elaboration on this sub-argument and how it supports your main thesis (3-4 lines. Show me that your topic is feasible)

2. Offered them job opportunities

· Provide feedback/elaboration on this sub-argument and how it supports your main thesis (3-4 lines. Show me that your topic is feasible)

3. Increased freedom and independence in their lives

· Provide feedback/elaboration on this sub-argument and how it supports your main thesis (3-4 lines. Show me that your topic is feasible )

Annotated Bibliography (In Chicago Style, about 2 pages)

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Sentence 1- a broad recap of the source

Sentences 2-3- the specific points/ chapters that you will be looking at

Sentences 3-5- how they relate to your argument