Gilded Age Workers

For this writing assignment, you will be writing a brief response to the Gilded Age primary sources, all of which deal with the experience of workers and immigrants during this period of vast economic change. After you read (and view, in the case of the first source), I want you to write a brief response, taking in to consideration the following questions. You can use all three documents in this assignment though you are not required to do so. If you would like to focus on just one account, that is fine as well.

1. What is the experience of work like for these individuals? Conditions, wages and discipline can be considered here.

2. How does the nature of their work affect their family/personal life?

3. How do these individuals attempt to change their conditions and how successful are they?