Smoky Hill High School

• HISTORY AP

• Question 1: Evaluate the extent to which the Gilded Age reformers were successful. 05.04 Assessment Template Contextualization How can you place your argument into the broader historical context? In other words, describe how anything that occurs before, during, or continuing after the time frame of the question is relevant to your argument. The Gilded Age reformers were successful because of the way they were able to reform the American society. The reformers were those who were protecting the U.S. citizens from the greedy business/corporate owners. The reformers also helped the citizens from getting themselves into situations that they could fall from with employment from these corrupted business owners.The reformers from the Gilded Age made such an impact for employed citizens that still stick with us today. Thesis: ● Answers the question ● Arguable ● Alludes to the evidence The Gilded Age reformers were very achieving and successful because of the initiative they took to reform the American society for the better. The reformers did this by helping the American citizens by straying them away from finessing business owners, supporting them with employment situations, fighting for equality for women, and much more. The Gilded Age reformers made such a huge impact in that era tha