Question

which journalist is correctly linked to the proper subject?

jacob riis-political corruption in cities
ida tarbell-dealings of the standard oil company
upton sinclair-living conditions of immigrants
lincoln steffens-the handling of food products

question 2
5 pts
(02.05 lc)

which of the following is an example of how political machines gained power?

writing opinion pieces in newspapers
providing economic support for immigrants
fighting corruption in the national government
holding fundraising events for wealthy candidates

Explanation:

For Question 1, Ida Tarbell was a pioneering muckraker whose investigative journalism exposed the monopolistic practices of the Standard Oil Company, leading to its breakup. Jacob Riis focused on tenement living conditions, Upton Sinclair exposed the meatpacking industry, and Lincoln Steffens investigated political corruption in cities.

For Question 2, political machines in the late 19th and early 20th centuries gained and maintained power primarily by offering essential services, jobs, and economic support to newly arrived immigrants in exchange for their political votes.

Answer:

Question 1: B. Ida Tarbell—dealings of the Standard Oil Company
Question 2: B. Providing economic support for immigrants