Muckrakers and the Progressive Era

Who were the muckrakers?

• Politicians

• Novelists

• Scientists

• Investigative journalists

What was the main focus of investigative journalism during the Progressive Era?

• Advocating for labor rights

• Promoting political reform

• Exposing corruption and social injustices

• Investigating organized crime

Which social reforms were advocated for during the Progressive Era?

• Women's suffrage, prohibition, labor reforms, child labor laws, and trust-busting

• Gun control, education reform, campaign finance reform

• Tax cuts, military spending, healthcare reform

• Civil rights movement, environmental protection, immigration reform

What role did political corruption play during the Progressive Era?

• Political corruption had no impact during the Progressive Era.

• Political corruption was a minor issue during the Progressive Era.

• Political corruption was beneficial during the Progressive Era.

• Political corruption played a significant role during the Progressive Era.

What were some of the major labor conditions that needed reform during the Progressive Era?

• High wages, short working hours, safe working conditions, no child labor, strong collective bargaining rights

• Long working hours, low wages, unsafe working conditions, child labor, lack of collective bargaining rights

• Flexible working hours, high wages, safe working conditions, no child labor, strong collective bargaining rights

• Short working hours, high wages, safe working conditions, no child labor, strong collective bargaining rights

Which movement fought for women's suffrage during the Progressive Era?

• feminist movement

• civil rights movement

• abolitionist movement

• women's suffrage movement

Name one famous muckraker and their notable work.

• Jacob Riis

• Lincoln Steffens

• Upton Sinclair

• Ida Tarbell

How did investigative journalism contribute to social change during the Progressive Era?

• By collaborating with corrupt politicians and businesses to maintain the status quo.

• By exposing corruption, inequality, and injustices in society through in-depth investigations and reporting.

• By ignoring important social issues and focusing on trivial matters.

• By promoting censorship and limiting freedom of the press.

What were some of the key achievements of the Progressive Era in terms of social reform?

• Prohibition of alcohol, establishment of national parks, and creation of the Federal Reserve System.

• Expansion of the military, implementation of income tax, and establishment of the Federal Trade Commission.

• Abolition of slavery, implementation of the Social Security Act, and creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.

• Labor laws, women's suffrage, child labor regulations, and the establishment of the FDA.

What were the main obstacles faced by the women's suffrage movement during the Progressive Era?

• Opposition from anti-suffrage groups, lack of support from political parties, and societal norms

• Opposition from religious groups, lack of legal rights, and lack of access to resources

• Lack of education, lack of organization, and lack of public support

• Lack of funding, lack of media coverage, and lack of leadership