Muckrakers and Progressive Reform Quiz

Who was a famous muckraker known for exposing the corruption of the Standard Oil Company?

• Upton Sinclair

• Ida Tarbell

• Lincoln Steffens

• Jacob Riis

What was the primary goal of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

• To promote industrialization

• To expose social ills and corruption

• To support monopolies

• To advocate for laissez-faire policies

What was the main focus of Lincoln Steffens' work as a muckraker?

• Child labor

• Urban political corruption

• Women's suffrage

• Environmental conservation

Which of the following was a common method used by muckrakers to spread their message?

• Radio broadcasts

• Newspaper articles and books

• Television programs

• Social media posts

What was the impact of muckrakers on the Progressive Era?

• They led to the decline of the Progressive movement

• They had no significant impact

• They helped bring about reforms and regulations

• They supported the status quo

What was the primary subject of Ida Tarbell's investigative journalism?

• The meatpacking industry

• The oil industry

• The banking sector

• The textile industry

Which of the following best describes the term "muckraker"?

• A supporter of big business

• A journalist who exposes corruption

• A government official

• A labor union leader

What was the main theme of the book "The Shame of the Cities" by Lincoln Steffens?

• Corporate monopolies

• Political corruption in cities

• Environmental issues

• Labor rights

Which of the following was NOT a focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

• Exposing political corruption

• Promoting industrial monopolies

• Highlighting poor working conditions

• Advocating for social reforms

Which of the following best describes the role of muckrakers in the Progressive Era?

• They were government officials

• They were industrial leaders

• They were reform-minded journalists

• They were political candidates