Read the writing prompt.
People have different perspectives on the federal
minimum wage. Over the years since it was developed
in 1938, the federal minimum wage has fluctuated due
to various economic policies. Write a research-based
informative essay to inform readers about the main
economic policies that have affected the federal
minimum wage since its establishment. Use evidence
from your sources to inform an audience of your peers
about the topic.
What should be the main purpose of an essay based
on the writing prompt?
O to investigate the different opinions that people have
on the federal minimum wage
O to explain how laws have influenced the federal
minimum wage through the years
O to persuade readers to engage in the debate over
the federal minimum wage
O to analyze how conditions in the 1930s led to the
creation of the federal minimum wage