In the time of 1885, America was filled with the dream of having something more extravagant. There was an introduction of more industrial jobs, creating hazards for most men, women and children working to have a better life. Focusing on the Northern part of America, life was very troublesome for poor persons. To combat this issue, during President Grover Cleveland’s first term inaugural address, he states hopes to cure the woes of the majority of America. Through two forces, Labor and the Economy, President Grover Cleveland’s inaugural address was chosen as a primary source to best represent the content covered throughout the Gilded Age.
In the Address, there is n overwhelming feeling of Cleveland wanting to change America for the better. Especially with him stating “. . . my resolution to engage every fculty and effort in the promotion of their welfare.” Cleveland clearly argues that the welfare of society is his goal. There is a sense of bad times happening around the time of his first term when he states numerous times the want for societies wellbeing. Focusing more on labor, Cleveland’s goal was to help settlers to have “public domain … be protected from purloining schemes and unlawful occupation.” In other words, to make sure that especially industrial workers are treated fairly. If Cleveland is …show more content…
Cleveland’s view on taxing people is “revenue shall be so adjusted as to relieve the people of unnecessary taxation.” But even more so interesting that people we unnecessarily taxed in the first