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What era in United States history was dominated by wealthy business magnates like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller?
What era in United States history was dominated by wealthy business magnates like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller?
- Gilded Age (correct)
- Progressive Era
- Roaring Twenties
- Industrial Revolution
Which group fought to improve working conditions in industries during the Gilded Age?
Which group fought to improve working conditions in industries during the Gilded Age?
- Labor Unions (correct)
- Muckrakers
- Business Tycoons
- Journalists
Who shocked the American public in 1890 with visual depictions of New York City's living and working conditions in 'How the Other Half Lives'?
Who shocked the American public in 1890 with visual depictions of New York City's living and working conditions in 'How the Other Half Lives'?
- Andrew Carnegie
- Teddy Roosevelt
- Jacob Riis (correct)
- John D. Rockefeller
Which term was used by President Teddy Roosevelt in 1906 to describe journalists who exposed injustices in the United States?
Which term was used by President Teddy Roosevelt in 1906 to describe journalists who exposed injustices in the United States?
What major reform era followed the exposure of injustices by Muckrakers in the late 19th century?
What major reform era followed the exposure of injustices by Muckrakers in the late 19th century?
Why did President Teddy Roosevelt use the term 'Muckrakers' to describe journalists?
Why did President Teddy Roosevelt use the term 'Muckrakers' to describe journalists?
Which group of individuals believed that writing about injustices would lead to major reforms in the United States during the Progressive Era?
Which group of individuals believed that writing about injustices would lead to major reforms in the United States during the Progressive Era?
What major reforms were a result of Lincoln Steffens' muckraking articles?
What major reforms were a result of Lincoln Steffens' muckraking articles?
What industry did Ida Tarbell focus on in her muckraking articles?
What industry did Ida Tarbell focus on in her muckraking articles?
Which act was passed as a result of Upton Sinclair's book 'The Jungle'?
Which act was passed as a result of Upton Sinclair's book 'The Jungle'?
What was the impact of John Spargo's book 'The Bitter Cry of the Children' about child labor?
What was the impact of John Spargo's book 'The Bitter Cry of the Children' about child labor?
What was one of William Hard's muckraking publications focused on?
What was one of William Hard's muckraking publications focused on?
What did Ray Stannard Baker expose through his muckraking articles?
What did Ray Stannard Baker expose through his muckraking articles?
What did Lincoln Steffens' article 'Tweed Days in St. Louis' present?
What did Lincoln Steffens' article 'Tweed Days in St. Louis' present?
'The History of Standard Oil' by Ida Tarbell consisted of how many articles exposing Rockefeller's oil trust?
'The History of Standard Oil' by Ida Tarbell consisted of how many articles exposing Rockefeller's oil trust?
