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Who wrote The Jungle, a book that exposed the dangerous working conditions of the meatpacking industry?
Who wrote The Jungle, a book that exposed the dangerous working conditions of the meatpacking industry?
- Lincoln Steffens
- Ida Tarbell
- Upton Sinclair (correct)
- John Spargo
Which muckraker focused on exposing the business practices of Rockefeller's Standard Oil company?
Which muckraker focused on exposing the business practices of Rockefeller's Standard Oil company?
- Upton Sinclair
- Ray Stannard Baker
- Lincoln Steffens
- Ida Tarbell (correct)
Who published The Shame of the Cities, a collection of articles exposing corrupt businessmen and politicians in major cities?
Who published The Shame of the Cities, a collection of articles exposing corrupt businessmen and politicians in major cities?
- Ray Stannard Baker
- John Spargo
- Lincoln Steffens (correct)
- Upton Sinclair
Which muckraker's writings led to the American public demanding reforms to local government?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
Who coined the term 'Muckraker' to describe the work of American journalists?
What was the primary focus of the Muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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'?
What was the dominant theme of Jacob Riis' photojournalism in 'How the Other Half Lives'?
