The Muckrakers

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How did Jacob Riis’s book “How the Other Half Lives” lead to reforms for the poor?

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It inspired laws requiring better housing conditions for the poor.

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Why were cartoons like those of Boss Tweed effective in exposing corruption?

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They visually communicated public sentiment and corruption.

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What impact did laissez-faire government policies have on working conditions?

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They allowed dangerous working conditions to persist.

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Why is the octopus a strong symbol for monopolies in political cartoons?

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It symbolizes monopolies strangling industries and competition.

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How did muckrakers influence public opinion during the Progressive Era? Options: a. By celebrating the achievements of big business. b. By exposing societal issues that led to public demand for reforms. c. By limiting the role of government in society. d. By creating political cartoons to entertain readers.

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By exposing societal issues that led to public demand for reforms.