11.1

11.1

12th Grade

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11.1

11.1

Assessment

Quiz

History

12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Collier Wireman

Used 4+ times

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of muckrakers?

To promote political candidates and campaigns

To create sensationalized news stories for higher ratings

To inform the public about social issues and promote reform

To expose individuals involved in criminal activities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did muckrakers contribute to the Progressive Era?

By advocating for increased government regulation in business

By promoting isolationist policies in foreign affairs

By supporting the expansion of monopolies and trusts

By defending the rights of large corporations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the term "muckrakers"?

Journalists who investigated and exposed social and political issues

Business leaders who supported laissez-faire economics

Farmers who formed cooperative organizations

Workers who fought for labor rights and fair wages

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect did muckrakers have on American society during the early 20th century?

They had little impact and were largely ignored by the public.

They sparked public outrage and led to significant social and political reforms.

They were praised by politicians for their unbiased reporting.

They focused solely on entertainment news and celebrity scandals.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did muckrakers use journalism to expose social issues?

They published articles, books, and pictures that revealed corruption and injustices

They organized protests and rallies to bring attention to their causes

They lobbied politicians to pass laws and regulations

They established charitable organizations to provide assistance to the poor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does corruption mean?

somebody who tells the truth

muckraker

journalism

dishonest or fraudulent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does injustice mean?

fair

lack of fairness

dishonest

journalism

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