Muckraker Works Quiz

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Which muckraker's work led to the passing of building codes and the Tenement Act of 1901 in New York City?

  • Ida B. Wells
  • Thomas Nast
  • Jacob Riis (correct)
  • Frank Norris

Whose work provided statistics on the lynchings of African Americans and contributed to the passing of anti-lynching legislation?

  • Ida B. Wells (correct)
  • Frank Norris
  • Thomas Nast
  • Jacob Riis

Which muckraker's work exposed the ruthless tactics of the Standard Oil Company?

  • Jacob Riis
  • Thomas Nast
  • Ida B. Wells
  • Ida Tarbell (correct)

Whose work led to the breaking up of railroad monopolies in the northwest after the ruling in Northern Securities v. US (1904)?

<p>Frank Norris (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muckraker's work focused on exposing political corruption and led to the conviction of Tweed for embezzlement and his subsequent death in prison?

<p>Thomas Nast (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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