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Essay Topic 1

GM was the largest employer in Janesville. Why was it so tragic for so many people when the plant closed? What did the closure reveal about the importance of economic diversification in a community?

Essay Topic 2

How did the GM plant closure affect other business and workers? How did it create an economic ripple effect in the city and county?

Essay Topic 3

Goldstein sometimes provided history and background information. How did Goldstein provide history and background information in the book? How were those backstories used to help readers better understand what happened in Janesville?

Essay Topic 4

Why were Janesville and Beloit rivals? How did they start working together? Why was it important for them to cooperate?

Essay Topic 5

Mary Willmer and Diane Hendricks stepped up to help in their communities. How did the women step up to help during the economic crisis? What did the women...

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