When it comes to history, knowing how to create your own thesis about a subject is vitally important. A thesis is your own argument, your own perspective, about a subject that is backed up by credible research. If you are arguing a point about something and have no research to support it, then it is not a thesis, but an opinion. This assignment will test your ability to make an historical thesis, as well as your knowledge of primary and secondary sources. As you conduct your research, ask yourself questions about the material: Why was this written? What point is the author making? Does their overall message make sense? Through that critical thinking, you will come up with your thesis and use this paper to express it.

Why was child labor seen as controversial in the United States back then? especially since it was regularly practiced in the mills and factories for decades?