Columnist Pegler

Columnist Pegler

Assessment

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The transcript discusses Westbrook Pegler, a professional fault finder known for his influential journalism. His exposees targeted labor's big-time crafters and petty chiselers, leading to significant reforms and a house cleaning within labor ranks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Howard's professional fault finder known for his crusading work?

Peggy West

John Doe

Howard Schultz

Westbrook Pegler

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes Westbrook Pegler's role?

A political advisor

A corporate lawyer

A crusading journalist

A labor union leader

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of individuals did Westbrook Pegler expose in his investigations?

Environmental activists

Corporate executives

Labor's big time crafters and petty chiselers

Political leaders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of Pegler's investigations?

Corporate fraud

Political campaigns

Labor's wrongdoers

Environmental issues

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of Pegler's exposees on labor?

Increased labor strikes

A house cleaning within labor ranks

More labor unions formed

Labor laws were abolished