course materials

1. Reflection Essay Drawing from lectures, what types of economic
conditions and i
Reflection EssayDrawing from lectures, what types of economic conditions and inequalities
did Americans face during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era? How did different groups of
Americans respond to demand more equality? Cite specific examples.In what ways does the
film demonstrate the inequalities that characterized the Gilded Age? How does it also show
how ordinary Americans worked to challenge those inequalities? Cite specific
examples.What is Loewen’s argument about social class in American history and society?
Cite specific examples.Please use this link for triangle fire https://kapwi.ng/w/R-
cnOZNpZ6We will grade these based on the following:Do you answer the questions posed in
the prompt?Do you draw detailed evidence from all appropriate sources? Lectures,
readings, films. Make sure you do not use outside sources—draw only from sources
assigned in this class.Is your paper well-organized, clearly written, and free from spelling
and grammatical errors?Do you provide parenthetical citations where appropriate? For
example (lecture, September 30), (Loewen, 56), (Triangle Fire).Is your paper the right
length and format? Approximately 750-1000 words, 12-point font, double-spaced, standard
margins.