Muckrakers and the Progressive Era

Who were the muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

• Investigative journalists

• Scientists

• Artists

• Politicians

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

• Advocate for economic equality

• Investigate organized crime

• Expose corruption and social injustices

• Promote political reform

How did muckrakers contribute to social reform during the Progressive Era?

• They supported corrupt politicians and social injustices through investigative journalism.

• They ignored corruption and social injustices through investigative journalism.

• They advocated for corruption and social injustices through investigative journalism.

• They exposed corruption and social injustices through investigative journalism.

What did muckrakers expose in terms of political corruption?

• Political corruption

• Bribery

• Tax evasion

• Embezzlement

How did muckrakers impact public opinion during the Progressive Era?

• They spread misinformation and propaganda through their journalism.

• They had no impact on public opinion during the Progressive Era.

• They focused solely on positive aspects of society and ignored corruption and social injustices.

• They exposed corruption and social injustices through investigative journalism.

Name one famous muckraker and their notable work.

• Jacob Riis

• Ida Tarbell

• Upton Sinclair

• Lincoln Steffens

What were some of the reforms advocated by muckrakers?

• increasing corruption, worsening working conditions, opposing social justice, rejecting political and economic reforms

• ignoring corruption, maintaining working conditions, disregarding social justice, opposing political and economic reforms

• exposing corruption, improving working conditions, promoting social justice, advocating for political and economic reforms

• supporting corruption, worsening working conditions, opposing social justice, advocating for political and economic reforms

How did muckrakers use investigative journalism to bring about change?

• By promoting government transparency and accountability through their reporting.

• By advocating for stricter regulations and laws through their investigative work.

• By collaborating with law enforcement agencies to expose criminal activities through their journalism.

• By exposing corruption, social injustices, and abuses of power through investigative reporting.

What were the challenges faced by muckrakers in their work?

• Legal threats, public backlash, resistance from powerful individuals and institutions

• Censorship, government interference, threats to personal safety

• Lack of support from media organizations, lack of recognition, lack of resources

• Lack of funding, lack of public interest, lack of access to information

How did the muckrakers' efforts contribute to the overall progress of the era?

• By focusing on entertainment and sensationalism rather than serious issues.

• By supporting the status quo and defending the actions of the government.

• By promoting political reform and advocating for social change.

• By exposing corruption and social injustices through investigative journalism.