Question

Which of the following best describes how muckrakers brought about reform in the Progressive Era?

Muckrakers presented Americans with facts about corruption in government and industry and encouraged them to investigate further.
Muckrakers presented Americans with facts about corruption in industry and government that prompted them to demand change.
Muckrakers presented government officials with different ways to reform existing legislation.
Muckrakers presented government officials with facts about different industries and demanded change.

Answer 1

B edg

Explanation:

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

Both A and B are similar but the difference is that muckrakers did not present facts to encourage more investigation, they presented facts to make a change. There are many examples but one major one is Upton Sinclair and his book "The Jungle". It exposed the meat industry and how corrupted it was. This led to many changes such as new food safety laws.