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Question 7 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

Which of the following is an example of muckraking?

Answer
A
a politician signing social legislation to change teacher compensation
B
a journalist uncovering and highlighting the plights of the homeless
C
a journalist researching a story on a hurricane in the Gulf
D
a corrupt politician who receives bribes in exchange for a political favor

Explanation

Muckraking is investigative journalism that exposes social problems or corruption to encourage reform. A journalist uncovering and highlighting the hardships faced by homeless people fits this definition. Reporting on a hurricane is not necessarily muckraking, and the other choices describe political actions rather than investigative reporting.

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