Seeds of conflict -- Keeping the people informed -- A magazine for everyone -- The Standard Oil Company -- Dawn of the muckrakers -- The Progressive Era -- End of the muckrakers -- Resurgence -- Legacy of truth.
Summary
Explores the role of Ida Tarbell and other journalists called "muckrackers." whose work exposed corruption and scandals. Discusses how their work impacted the future of investigative journalism. Includes a timeline, photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Audience
1140L Lexile
Study Program
Accelerated Reader MG+ 8.3 3 3 187984
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-109) and index.
Summary
The Muckrakers discusses how in the early 1900s, Ida Tarbell and other investigative journalists brought about change by exposing the illegal tactics and unethical practices of corporations.