Most Muckrakers Believed That Their Primary Function in the Progressive

question 12

Multiple Choice

Most muckrakers believed that their primary function in the progressive attack on social ills was to

• A) develop a consistent philosophy of social reform.
• B) probe the causes of social ills.
• C) propose specific solutions to society's problems.
• D) make the public aware of social problems.
• E) link up with movements for social justice.

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Definitions:

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An oil tanker whose 1989 spill off the coast of Alaska is considered one of the world's worst environmental disasters, causing extensive ecological damage.

Point Source

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