Thesis

= What is a Thesis? =

__**Thesis**__- a thesis is an unproven statement, put forward in an arguement, and proven with evidence

1) The Thesis has:
-The **Subject** (topic you are discussing)
 * -Focus** (Your **arguement** that shows your **point of view**)

__Example:__ NOT A THESIS- I am going to discuss the effects of radiation THESIS- The effects of radiation are often unpredictable

3) A Thesis reflects the **purpose**- give the readers information and persuade them to believe the information
__Example:__ NOT A THESIS- Cows produce milk. THESIS- The milk from cows is not fit for human production.

= Thesis Group Work: Tuesday & Wednesday DUE Wednesday 10/26= In 1989, Brooklyn consolidated with larger New York City. Previous to that, Brooklyn was an independent city. In 1894, there had been a voter referendum about the issue of consolidation which very narrowly passed and approved a consolidation to take place in 1898. Because of the way the issue was put on ballot, along with its passing by such slim margins, many Brooklynites called for a revote on the issue. The letters we examine in the exercise are from the papers of Ashley W. Cole, who was private secretary to Brooklyn Governor Levi P. Morton from 1895-1897.
 * __Read Background Information:__**

__**Historian's Thesis:**__ Historian THomas Bender wrote a book called //The Unfinished City: New York and the metropolitan idea.// On page 22, the Historian states his thesis.

Although Brooklyn was the third largest city in the country, it did not envision surpassing New York as a business center. Its ambition was to be a part of a metropolis. Its hope- and the hope of the real estate interest behind the Brisge project- was for residential, not commercial growth. As the Reverend Richard Storrs, Brooklyn's most esteemed minister, remarked in his address at the bridge opening ceremonies, the bridge brought Brooklyn "nearer to all that was enriching and endearing in the Metropolis."

1) Download the Written Document Analysis Template 2) Download and read 6 primary sources 3) Complete the Written Document Analysis Template for each primary source 4) Answer the following question and email the answer to Ms. Ludwig's gmail (one email per group) Make sure to attach the 6 primary source's analyzed
 * __Read the following 6 primary sources:__**
 * __Student Work:__**

-**Do these 6 primary documents support or complicate Thomas Bender's thesis statement?** (support your answer with specific details citing at least 2 of the primary documents as evidence)