Question

Which definition best fits the term muckraker? A. an industrial worker who maintains a factory's machines B. a dishonest public official who collects bribes from the public C. a business owner who refuses to pay workers a decent wage D. a writer who exposes unsafe working conditions

Answer 1

The answer is D. A writer who exposes unsafe working Conditions.

Answer 2

A muckraker is a journalist who devotes their work to uncovering topics that might be overlooked or ignored by the powers that be. That said, a muckraker is D a writer who exposes unsafe working conditions.