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What was Ida Tarbell’s role during the Progressive Era?
She established Hull House in Chicago.
She was the founder of the American Federation of Labor.
As an investigative journalist, she exposed business corruption.
As a photographer, she raised awareness of the dangers of child labor.
She established Hull House in Chicago.
She was the founder of the American Federation of Labor.
As an investigative journalist, she exposed business corruption.
As a photographer, she raised awareness of the dangers of child labor.
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Ida Tarbell was primarily known as an investigative journalist who exposed business corruption during the Progressive Era. Her most famous work, "The History of the Standard Oil Company," critically examined the monopolistic practices of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil, contributing to public awareness and leading to reforms in the business practices of large corporations. Therefore, the correct statement is: **As an investigative journalist, she exposed business corruption.**