Muckrakers
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Today Muckrakers are known as investigative reporters, but during the Progressive Era [1900-1920] they were journalists who attempted to bring political corruption and unsavory business practices to the attention of the public. Famous muckrakers Upton Sinclair-goes undercover in the meat packing plants in Chicago.
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U.S. Government and Politics
U.S HISTORY ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
