Modern American Civilization

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The paper should be 800-1000 words (3 to 4 pages). Double Spaced. 12 Pt. Font Times New Roman

Please include a title of your paper, name, and date.

This paper is based primarily on:

Henretta, ed. Chapter 17: The Gilded Age: Building a Technological and Industrial Giant and a New Social Order

Sheets, Sources for America’s History,

17.1 “Industrialist Justifies Fortunes Used for the Common Good (Andrew Carnegie, Wealth, 1899)

Do not use outside online sources or texts!

Topic Prompt:

What argument does Andrew Carnegie make about the uses to which the great fortunes of industrialists should be devoted? Citing examples from the essay, in what ways does Carnegie make his argument as persuasive as possible? Do you agree with his argument? Using evidence from the essay and/or textbook explain why you agree or disagree with his argument.

Guidelines.

Consider the question. Read the entire chapter and the document carefully. Take notes as you read.
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Make sure that you answer fully each question in the essay prompt.
Your opening paragraph introduce the main idea that you would like the reader to understand after having read your paper. The introduction also should introduce the reader to what you will cover in the essay. Think of the introduction as a road map for the reader. 

Many effective opening paragraphs include a thesis statement. 

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