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Social Reform in the Progressive Era

Question 6 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

Who were the Muckrakers?

Answer
A
writers who worked to reform aspects of society
B
legislators who wrote new laws to fix unjust problems
C
landlords who created unhealthy living conditions in tenements
D
business owners who established monopolies in their industries

Explanation

Muckrakers were journalists and other writers who exposed corruption and social problems in the early 20th century. Their reporting helped build support for reforms, so the best choice is “writers who worked to reform aspects of society.”

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