Which of the following best describes how muckrakers brought about reform in the Progressive Era?
Answer
A
Muckrakers encouraged Americans to carry out their own investigations of questionable practices in industry and government.
B
Muckrakers presented Americans with facts about corruption in industry and government that prompted citizens to demand change of their lawmakers.
C
Muckrakers appealed to big businesses that wanted to improve their public perception, thus facing the public with an “honesty is the best policy” approach.
D
Muckrakers presented the American people with facts about different industries and placed the responsibility on future generations to change it.