Write a paragraph (8-10 sentences) telling to whom you would donate your money and explain why.  Include what you would want from the donation.  (building named after you, a prize/scholarship given, a spot on the board of trustees …)

Gilded Age Assignment

 

During the Gilded Age America expanded in many different ways.  With the growing number of immigrants coming into country our cities were growing out of control.  Many individuals took this as an opportunity to create or improve upon products. This assignment needs to be submitted through the link provided. It should be on three different pages. It is due on Sunday at 4:00 pm.

 

Part 1 Invention Proposal

 

You must create a proposal for your invention.  Included in your proposal should be the following information:

*A description of your product, and what it does.

*An estimated cost to produce

*An estimated selling price

*Materials that are needed to produce your invention

*Types of employees needed to run your company (educated vs non-educated).

 

 

Part 2 Advertisement

 

The final part of your invention is to be able to mass market your product.  You will create an advertisement for your invention.  You must include:  (be creative)

  1. The name of your product
  2. Create a slogan for your product
  3. The cost of your product
  4. A brief explanation of your product (convince the reader why they should buy your item)
  5. Anything else to increase the sales of your product

 

Part 3 Gospel of You

 

In this time period many of the richest most powerful industrialists also believed in giving away large sums of their money.  With the success of your product you have made billions of dollars. In this section:

 

  • Write a paragraph (8-10 sentences) telling to whom you would donate your money and explain why.  Include what you would want from the donation.  (building named after you, a prize/scholarship given, a spot on the board of trustees …)