Which best defines the term muckraker?

a. a sanitation worker who cleans city streets

b. a factory employee who oils machinery

c. a corrupt politician who embezzles public funds

d. a journalist who writes about unfair monopolies

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16 April, 03:57

Which best defines the term muckraker?

a. a sanitation worker who cleans city streets

b. a factory employee who oils machinery

c. a corrupt politician who embezzles public funds

d. a journalist who writes about unfair monopolies

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Shannon Owen · Answer 1

The best definition for the term muckraker would be " d. a journalist who writes about unfair monopolies," since these were writers during the Progressive Era who tried to expose corruption in both big business and government.

Which best defines the term muckraker?a. a sanitation worker who cleans city streetsb. a factory employee who oils machineryc. a corrupt politician who embezzles public fundsd. a journalist who writes about unfair monopolies

Which best defines the term muckraker?

a. a sanitation worker who cleans city streets

b. a factory employee who oils machinery

c. a corrupt politician who embezzles public funds

d. a journalist who writes about unfair monopolies