Exploring the Muckrakers of the Progressive Era

What were some of the major issues during the Progressive Era?

• Political corruption, big business, and food safety

• Cultural renaissance

• Space exploration

• Technological advancements

Who were the muckrakers?

• Journalists and photographers

• Political leaders

• Business tycoons

• Military generals

What was the original intention behind the term 'muckrakers'?

• A term of endearment

• A derogatory remark

• A business designation

• A political title

Which journalist exposed political corruption in St. Louis?

• Lincoln Steffens

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Upton Sinclair

• Ida Tarbell

What was the title of Lincoln Steffens' book that compiled his writings?

• The History of the Standard Oil Company

• The Jungle

• The Shame of the Cities

• Tweed Days in St. Louis

What was Ida Tarbell's focus in her investigative journalism?

• Big business

• Food safety

• Political corruption

• Environmental issues

What was the outcome of Ida Tarbell's work on Standard Oil?

• Standard Oil was broken up

• Standard Oil was ignored

• Standard Oil was praised

• Standard Oil expanded

Which muckraker wrote 'The Jungle'?

• Upton Sinclair

• Ida Tarbell

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Lincoln Steffens

What was the main issue addressed in 'The Jungle'?

• Political corruption

• Big business practices

• Food safety

• Environmental pollution

What was one of the results of Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle'?

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Meat Inspection Act

• The Clean Air Act