Parker Roe_in class revision

For my first paper this term, the text-based paper, I chose to write about the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush and how it generated wealth which eventually transformed Denver in to what it is today. My thesis is clear and to the point and illuminates the direction of the piece but I need to focus more on opposing sides. Currently there is no “issue” in my paper. Oil is arguably another possible reason for Denver’s expansion, but I need to add some sources and analysis incorporating oil and other monetary factors that could combat gold as the primary source of expansion and blossoming which happened in Denver at the turn of the last century.
Also, as far as my use of sources is concerned, I believe that I have come across and used some really beneficial academic sources; however, using more will most definitely bolster my ethos and I think I am going to need at least two or three more. I also need to introduce my sources throughout the piece. Since I have not done this effectively my sources are not nearly as credible when read by someone else as they are by me. I have definitely overlooked this aspect and will make the adjustment.
Since I am writing my paper on an event that took place over one hundred years ago, I have found it difficult to contrast my argument with opposition; however, I consider this a challenge and I am confident that I will be able to accomplish my goal of developing a more two sided issue and arguing my respective side. My thesis has a lot of potential, but it just simply isn’t where it needs to be quite yet.