The Muckrakers

Question 1

Now that you’ve learned about muckraking, how do you think it changed people’s ideas about big business?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Muckraking journalism resulted in the call to reform big business in the US.

Question 2

Did you name of any of these issues?unfair wages

Revolt · Accepted Answer

inadequate housing; child labor; women’s rights; political corruption

Question 3

According to this quotation, what is unfair about Standard Oil’s practices?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Standard Oil controls the docks and railroads so independent dealers cannot ship oil.

Question 4

Read the quote. Based on Sinclair’s description, was meat handled and prepared in a safe and sanitary way for American consumers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No

Question 5

According to the rancher, Harran Derrick, how is the railroad cheating him?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The railroad is sending goods past the destination and back again so that it can charge Derrick more money for shipping.

Question 6

Which statement best summarizes this quotation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

African Americans did not let lynching prevent them from voting.

Question 7

Name one area in which Americans were calling for reform at the turn of the twentieth century.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

PENDING

Question 8

Did you list of any of these effects?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The public learned the truth.; Spoiled food and dangerous drugs were banned.; New sanitary regulations in the industry were instituted.; New legislation was passed.

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