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m_a_m_a [10]
3 years ago
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Who were the muckrakers? explain the effect the muckrakers had on american life

History
2 answers:
erik [133]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

They were reform - minded journalists.

Explanation:

Muckrakers were exposing some sord of political, child labor, workers safety issues and that's the main reason why they had impact on American life. As reform - minded journalists they were investigative reporters and they were writing all about their investigation.

Muckrakers were attractive in Progressive Era (1890-1920). Nowadays, we can find some Muckraker articles. In these articles we can find stories about corruption and wealthy businessmen.

Some of the Muckrakers were: John Spargo, Lincoln Steffens, Ida Wells, Upton Sincilar, Jacob Riis...

They risked their lives by writing those kinds of articles but they did bring improvements.

QveST [7]3 years ago
6 0

<u>Answer:</u>

The muckrakers were influential and were the ones who created the public awareness on matters that affected the community such as social injustices, abuses of power, corruption and other issues

They usually targeted the crimes that were done by the immigrants. Because of the significant growth of the cities and other unregulated businesses, they led to political influence and other social challenges.

The muckrakers condemned the white slavery, exploitation of child labor and women trafficking and all other unfair practices that were done the government.

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