Question
Which statement best describes the role of muckrakers?
(1 point)
Responses
They encouraged the growth of railroads.
They encouraged the growth of railroads.
They reported favorably about the lives of the rich.
They reported favorably about the lives of the rich.
They increased the power of trusts.
They increased the power of trusts.
They exposed corrupt business and political practices.
They exposed corrupt business and political practices.
1 answer
The statement that best describes the role of muckrakers is:
They exposed corrupt business and political practices.
Muckrakers were journalists and reformers in the early 20th century who sought to highlight social injustices, corruption, and abuses of power in both business and government.
