Explore the significant role of muckrakers like Jacob Riis and Upton Sinclair in exposing societal injustices and advocating for reform during the Progressive Era. Learn about their contributions, impact, and lasting legacy in American history.
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Jacob Riis Jacob Riis was born on May 3, 1849 and died May 26, 1914. Jacob Riis was a police reporter whose work appeared in the New York Newspapers that revealed the living and working conditions of the poor (virginia.edu) Riis fought for better housing, adequate lighting and sanitation, and the construction of city parks and playgrounds for the poor Riis believed the middle or upper class should donate or help the poor out He believed that poverty was the result of the environmental conditions
Upton Sinclair Upton was born on September 20, 1878 and died on September 18, 1968 He was a strong supporter of socialism (spartucus.co) Won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Best known for his novel The Jungle "The Jungle" was influential in obtaining passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act. Was elected Governor of California in 1934 but lost. (sss.gov.html)
Muckrakers Muckraker is a person who spreads real or alleged scandal about another, usually for political advantage The group of journalists from the 1890s to the 1920s who turned American society upside down by exposing corruption and informing people about important social issues (wisegeek.org) Muckrakers focused their interests on the public s interest.
Famous Muckrakers There were many famous muckrakers that spoke out in their own way. Lincoln Steffens investigated all areas of society with the help of journalists, presidents, Communists, artists and more. (bekkawalker.net) Ida Tarbell wanted to expose businesses and political scandals. Ida Wells fought for her race and exposed the events of lynching.
Focus Question What were muckrakers and what did they do?
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