The Muckrakers

How did Jacob Riis’s book “How the Other Half Lives” lead to reforms for the poor?

• a. It caused businesses to pay higher wages.

• b. It inspired laws requiring better housing conditions for the poor.

• c. It encouraged the government to reduce taxes for immigrants.

• d. It led to the formation of new political machines.

Why were cartoons like those of Boss Tweed effective in exposing corruption?

• a. They gave exact data about financial losses.

• b. They visually communicated public sentiment and corruption.

• c. They served as legal documents in court cases.

• d. They focused on successes rather than failures.

What impact did laissez-faire government policies have on working conditions?

• a. They led to shorter workdays.

• b. They allowed dangerous working conditions to persist.

• c. They banned child labor in factories.

• d. They encouraged worker strikes and protests.

Why is the octopus a strong symbol for monopolies in political cartoons?

• a. It represents companies' multiple efforts to reduce profits.

• b. It symbolizes monopolies strangling industries and competition.

• c. It reflects the peaceful cooperation of different businesses.

• d. It shows the weakness of monopolies in global trade.

How did muckrakers influence public opinion during the Progressive Era?

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     a. By celebrating the achievements of big business.  

• b. By exposing societal issues that led to public demand for reforms.

• c. By limiting the role of government in society.

• d. By creating political cartoons to entertain readers.