It meant that as soon as one country falls under communist control, another country would fall and so on. Vietnam at the time was split into North (communist) and South (being attacked by North) and the US didn't want communism to spread, reasoning that it might eventually come to the US if nothing was done.
It was part of the muckraking trend in journalism and helped to keep that going. It also showed people how progressive activism could bring about change. Since, "The Jungle" did bring about reform by the Federal government.
He wrote <span>ecology-oriented </span><span>articles.</span>
The miranda Warning is an issue warning people that they have the right to remain silent, so they cannot be further prosecuted until in court. The sixth amendment is the right to a fair and speedy trial, and the fifth amendment maintains innocence until proven guilty, and also the right to not be held guilty for an unjust charge.
These are all important because they represent basic American rights that are extended to all citizens, and are a major part of the United States' justice system