Exploring the Muckrakers' Impact

Who were the muckrakers?

• A group of 19th-century poets

• Journalists who exposed corruption and social issues

• Early 20th-century politicians

• Industrialists during the Gilded Age

Which famous muckraker wrote "The Jungle," a novel that exposed the harsh conditions in the meatpacking industry?

• Ida Tarbell

• Upton Sinclair

• Lincoln Steffens

• Jacob Riis

Ida Tarbell is best known for her work exposing the unethical practices of which company?

• Standard Oil

• U.S. Steel

• Ford Motor Company

• General Electric

Which muckraker's work led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906?

• Lincoln Steffens

• Ida B. Wells

• Upton Sinclair

• Ray Stannard Baker

What was the primary goal of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

• To promote industrialization

• To entertain the public

• To expose corruption and advocate for reform

• To support political candidates

Which publication was known for featuring the work of many muckrakers?

• The New York Times

• McClure's Magazine

• The Wall Street Journal

• Time Magazine

Which muckraker wrote "How the Other Half Lives," highlighting the living conditions in New York City tenements?

• Ida Tarbell

• Upton Sinclair

• Jacob Riis

• Lincoln Steffens

What was the impact of muckrakers on American society?

• They had little to no impact

• They led to increased censorship

• They spurred public demand for reform

• They caused a decline in newspaper sales

Which muckraker focused on racial issues and lynching in the United States?

• Ida B. Wells

• Upton Sinclair

• Lincoln Steffens

• Ray Stannard Baker

What term did President Theodore Roosevelt use to describe investigative journalists like the muckrakers?

• Yellow journalists

• Muckrakers

• Reformers

• Watchdogs