Question

the information below identifies examples of the work of the muckrakers.

• upton sinclair exposed the unhealthy practices of chicagos meat - packing plants.
• ida tarbell revealed the dishonest business tactics of rockefellers s standard oil company.
• jacob riis showed the conditions of the residents of new york city tenements

what was the impact of these muckraking activities during the early 1900s?
○ society changed in response to their promotion of social darwinism
○ voters agreed to let the owners of big business create more profitable monopolies.
○ reports of these works in publications abroad led to a sudden decrease in immigration
○ public reaction to their books led to new laws addressing the abuses of industrialization

Explanation:

Muckrakers exposed social and industrial problems. Their work led to public awareness. Public pressure from their revelations often resulted in legislative changes to address the issues. Social Darwinism was not promoted by them. Voters did not support more monopolies. Their work didn't cause a sudden immigration decrease.

Answer:

Public reaction to their books led to new laws addressing the abuses of industrialization.