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The Muckrakers

Question 5 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Which of the following best describes Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, and Frank Norris's impact on journalism?

Answer
A
They were among the first to publicize immoral, corrupt practices of large industries.
B
They pointed out how racial discrimination still plagued America, even after the Civil War.
C
They spurred the Supreme Court to break up the Standard Oil Trust.
D
They discouraged readers from taking action against corruption.
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