5 Questions
Which muckraker's work led to the passing of building codes and the Tenement Act of 1901 in New York City?
Jacob Riis
Whose work provided statistics on the lynchings of African Americans and contributed to the passing of anti-lynching legislation?
Ida B. Wells
Which muckraker's work exposed the ruthless tactics of the Standard Oil Company?
Ida Tarbell
Whose work led to the breaking up of railroad monopolies in the northwest after the ruling in Northern Securities v. US (1904)?
Frank Norris
Which muckraker's work focused on exposing political corruption and led to the conviction of Tweed for embezzlement and his subsequent death in prison?
Thomas Nast
Test your knowledge of muckraker works and their impact with this quiz. Learn about the subjects and results of Thomas Nast's political cartoons and Jacob Riis's "How the Other Half Lives" as you answer questions based on the information provided in the chart.
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