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In 1893, Samuel Gompers said the following: We want more school houses and less jails; more books and less arsenals1; more learning and less vice2; more constant work and less crime; more leisure3 and

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In 1893, Samuel Gompers said the following: We want more school houses and less jails; more books and less arsenals1; more learning and less vice2; more constant work and less crime; more leisure3 and less greed; more justice and less revenge; in fact, more of the opportunities to cultivate4 our better natures, to make manhood more noble, womanhood more beautiful and childhood more happy and bright.5 Based on this quote, do you think society has improved since 1893? Choose a portion of the quote to focus on as you respond to the question. Your response should be one to two paragraphs.