Muckrakers

What did President Roosevelt mean by the term "muckraker"?

• Journalists who supported government policies
• Crusading journalists exposing corruption and social issues
• Investigative reporters focusing on positive news
• Sensational news publishers

Why did President Roosevelt express concern about muckrakers in his 1906 speech?**

• He believed they were too critical of the government.
• He thought they might use shocking headlines for personal gain.
• He disagreed with their investigative methods.
• He feared they were supporting corrupt politicians.

Who was one of the first muckrakers mentioned in the passage?

• Lincoln Steffens
• Ida Tarbell
• Upton Sinclair
• John D. Rockefeller

What was the impact of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company on Ida Tarbell's family?

• They gained employment opportunities.
• They suffered job losses and displacement.
• They experienced improved living conditions.
• They benefited from the company's monopoly.

In what publication did Ida Tarbell publish her findings about the Standard Oil Company?

• The Jungle
• McClure's Magazine
• Pure Food and Drug Act
• The History of the Standard Oil Company

Which muckraker focused on government corruption in cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, and St. Louis?

• Ida Tarbell
• Upton Sinclair
• Lincoln Steffens
• John D. Rockefeller

What significant change resulted from Upton Sinclair's novel, "The Jungle"?

• Government censorship of muckraking literature
• Passing of the Pure Food and Drug Act and Meat Inspection Act
• Increased support for corrupt practices in the meatpacking industry
• Closure of meatpacking factories

What aspect of the meatpacking industry shocked readers and led to legislative action?

• Low wages and long working hours
• Dangerous machinery and chemicals
• Unsanitary practices and spoiled meat sales
• Rats running through the factories

Why did Upton Sinclair say, "I aimed at the public’s heart, and by accident I hit it in the stomach"?

• He wanted to focus on emotional aspects of the industry.
• He intended to raise awareness about the health risks.
• He believed his writing would lead to societal change.
• He underestimated the impact of his novel.

According to President Roosevelt, what role did muckrakers play in society?

• They were detrimental to society.
• They were indispensable for societal well-being.
• They only served their own interests.
• They were irrelevant to the functioning of society.