Which of the following topic sentences support the thesis statement "The minimum wage in the United States should be increased"? Check all that apply. An increase in minimum wage will also help families keep up with increases in the cost of living. Minimum wage rose from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour in 2009. Opponents to minimum wage mistakenly argue that it will lead to an increase in unemployment. Minimum wage is the lowest amount of money that employers may legally pay to workers. What's more, an increase in minimum wage will strengthen the nation's weak labor market