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QuizMultiple Choice

Early Civil Rights Movements — Unit test

Question 9 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

How did muckrakers influence the Progressive movement at the turn of the century?

Answer
A
by running for political office
B
by bringing important social issues to light
C
by supporting the rights of big business owners
D
by writing reformist social policies

Explanation

Muckrakers were journalists and writers who investigated problems such as unsafe working conditions, corruption, and poverty. By bringing these social issues to light, they helped build public support for Progressive reforms. The correct choice is “by bringing important social issues to light.”

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