The Gilded Age and Muckrakers Quiz

Who wrote The Jungle, a book that exposed the dangerous working conditions of the meatpacking industry?

Which muckraker focused on exposing the business practices of Rockefeller's Standard Oil company?

Who published The Shame of the Cities, a collection of articles exposing corrupt businessmen and politicians in major cities?

Which muckraker's writings led to the American public demanding reforms to local government?

Who focused on highlighting child labor in the coal industry in the United States?

Which muckraker wrote about the struggles of African Americans in the United States, covering topics such as lynchings and poverty?

Whose work led to the establishment of federal regulations on food produced and sold in the United States?

Who was the managing editor of McClure's, a progressive magazine, and published articles exposing corrupt businessmen and politicians in major cities?

Who coined the term 'Muckraker' to describe the work of American journalists?

What was the primary focus of the Muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

Which book shocked the American public by visually demonstrating the living and working conditions of New York City?

Who were the dominant figures in the United States' economy and political arena during the Gilded Age?

What event marked the readiness for a major reform resulting in the Progressive Era?

Which group fought to improve working conditions in industries during the Gilded Age?

What was the dominant theme of Jacob Riis' photojournalism in 'How the Other Half Lives'?