Question

What did the muckrakers try to do?

Answer 1

During the Progressive Era (1900-1917) muckrakers were trying to exposed America's problems brought by rapid growth of industrialization and growth cites which lead to problems with political power abusion int order to bring reforms and social injustices. The muckrakers were successful that they started create awareness about the problems about what is happening around them.

Answer 2

During the Progressive Era (1900-1917), muckraking journalists successfully exposed America's problems brought on by rapid industrialization and growth of cities. Influential muckrakers created public awareness of corruption, social injustices and abuses of power.