How did muckrakers help society?

Answer 1

The Muckrakers pointed out many of the problems that were plaguing American society. They played a very important part in the progressive movement by bringing attention to the widespread social problems and corruption that had been swept under the rug for a long time. The Progressive movement worked to promote honesty in government and business and stressed the need for greater social justice. They sought to regulate businesses when needed and committed to public service.

Answer 2

The muckrakers paved the way for progressivism by exposing social, economic, and political injustices in their writing. They targeted the trusts, railroads, Congress, child labor, destruction of Natural Resources, subjugation of women, and the oppression of blacks.

Answer 3

muckrakers were writers who reported and publicized the dark secrets of American society during WW1.

Answer 4

Muckrakers helped clean society by raking the muck ( dirt and corruption ).

Answer 5

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