What name was given to the group of investigative journalists who uncovered corruption in business and government in the late 18

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goblinko [34]

3 years ago

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What name was given to the group of investigative journalists who uncovered corruption in business and government in the late 18

00s and early 1900s ?
Muckrakers
Conservatives
Socialists
Progressives

History

2 answers:

Softa [21] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-14T02:31:45+03:00

The correct answer is Muckrakers.

Muckraker is the name give to a group of American journalists of the Progressive Era (1890s–1920s) who tried to expose corruption in big business and in government. One of the most famous muckraking magazines was <em>McClure's</em>, which tried to raise awareness about the social hardships (poverty, unsafe working conditions, etc.) caused by the power of big business in a rapidly industrializing United States.

anygoal [31] · Answer 2 · 2021-11-14T01:13:11+03:00

anygoal [31]3 years ago

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Muckrakers were the journalists who uncovered corruption in businesses and government.