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What was the main contribution of Jacob Riis' book 'How the Other Half Lives' to the American public?
What was the main contribution of Jacob Riis' book 'How the Other Half Lives' to the American public?
- It presented a blueprint for labor unions to organize strikes.
- It advocated for the abolition of big business in the United States.
- It provided a detailed account of the business practices of tycoons like Andrew Carnegie.
- It visually demonstrated the living and working conditions of New York City's working class. (correct)
What was the primary goal of the Muckrakers' writing?
What was the primary goal of the Muckrakers' writing?
- To document the history of the Gilded Age.
- To praise the achievements of big business leaders.
- To expose the injustices in the workplace and business practices. (correct)
- To promote the interests of labor unions.
Why was the term 'Muckraker' coined by President Teddy Roosevelt?
Why was the term 'Muckraker' coined by President Teddy Roosevelt?
- To praise the work of journalists who supported big business.
- To describe the work of journalists who exposed the injustices in the United States. (correct)
- To promote the Progressive Era ideology.
- To criticize the work of labor unions.
What was the dominant feature of the United States' economy and political arena during the Gilded Age?
What was the dominant feature of the United States' economy and political arena during the Gilded Age?
What was the significance of the year 1890 in the context of the Progressive Era?
What was the significance of the year 1890 in the context of the Progressive Era?
What was the main achievement of the Progressive Era?
What was the main achievement of the Progressive Era?
What was the primary obstacle to reform during the Gilded Age?
What was the primary obstacle to reform during the Gilded Age?
What was the outcome of Ida Tarbell's work on the business practices of Rockefeller's Standard Oil company?
What was the outcome of Ida Tarbell's work on the business practices of Rockefeller's Standard Oil company?
What was the focus of Upton Sinclair's 1906 book, The Jungle?
What was the focus of Upton Sinclair's 1906 book, The Jungle?
What was the result of Lincoln Steffens' articles on powerful businessmen and corrupt politicians?
What was the result of Lincoln Steffens' articles on powerful businessmen and corrupt politicians?
What was the focus of John Spargo's examination of child labor in the United States?
What was the focus of John Spargo's examination of child labor in the United States?
What was the outcome of the public's reaction to Upton Sinclair's The Jungle?
What was the outcome of the public's reaction to Upton Sinclair's The Jungle?
What did Ray Stannard Baker expose in his muckraking work?
What did Ray Stannard Baker expose in his muckraking work?
What was the common goal of the muckrakers' work?
What was the common goal of the muckrakers' work?
What was the result of the muckrakers' work?
What was the result of the muckrakers' work?
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