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What was the main contribution of Jacob Riis' book 'How the Other Half Lives' to the American public?
It visually demonstrated the living and working conditions of New York City's working class.
What was the primary goal of the Muckrakers' writing?
To expose the injustices in the workplace and business practices.
Why was the term 'Muckraker' coined by President Teddy Roosevelt?
To describe the work of journalists who exposed the injustices in the United States.
What was the dominant feature of the United States' economy and political arena during the Gilded Age?
Rich, powerful business leaders dominated the economy and politics.
What was the significance of the year 1890 in the context of the Progressive Era?
It was the year when Jacob Riis' book 'How the Other Half Lives' was published.
What was the main achievement of the Progressive Era?
The implementation of major reforms in various aspects of life.
What was the primary obstacle to reform during the Gilded Age?
The dominant influence of big business on the economy and politics.
What was the outcome of Ida Tarbell's work on the business practices of Rockefeller's Standard Oil company?
The U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Standard Oil trust violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.
What was the focus of Upton Sinclair's 1906 book, The Jungle?
The plight of American industrial workers in the meatpacking industry.
What was the result of Lincoln Steffens' articles on powerful businessmen and corrupt politicians?
The public demanded reforms to local government.
What was the focus of John Spargo's examination of child labor in the United States?
The plight of American industrial workers in the coal industry.
What was the outcome of the public's reaction to Upton Sinclair's The Jungle?
The government established federal regulations on food production and sales.
What did Ray Stannard Baker expose in his muckraking work?
The corruption in the railroad industry and financial institutions.
What was the common goal of the muckrakers' work?
To improve the working conditions for industrial workers and protect the public.
What was the result of the muckrakers' work?
Many reforms occurred, and some are still in place today.
Learn about the Gilded Age in the United States, characterized by powerful business leaders and limited labor reforms. Discover the role of muckrakers in exposing social and economic issues.
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