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The Significance and Factors of the Progressive Era: Muckrakers

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the importance and influencing factors of muckrakers during the Progressive Era in American history.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Progressive Era
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Muckrakers
#Explain the role of muckrakers in the Progressive Era
#Compare political, social, economic, and religious factors influencing reform
#Analyse the significance of different factors in the rise of muckraking

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The Significance and Factors of the Progressive Era: Muckrakers

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Muckrakers and the Progressive Era

Source A: Excerpt from a historian

'Muckrakers were investigative journalists who exposed corruption, social injustices, and abuses in American society during the early 20th century, playing a vital role in shaping reform movements.' Provenance: Historian John Doe, 'American Reform Movements', 2010.

1.
Explain the main role of muckrakers during the Progressive Era. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of muckrakers with government reforms in the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Factors Influencing the Rise of Muckrakers

Source B: Excerpt from a historian

'Economic growth, political corruption, and social inequalities created fertile ground for investigative journalism to flourish during the Progressive Era.' Provenance: Historian Jane Smith, 'American Social Reforms', 2015.

1.
Categorize the factors influencing the rise of muckrakers into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. Provide one example for each category. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Outline which factor you believe was MORE significant in encouraging muckraking and justify your choice with evidence. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

The Significance of Muckrakers in Reform

Source C: Excerpt from a historian

'The work of muckrakers was crucial in initiating reforms such as food safety laws and anti-trust legislation, which transformed American society.' Provenance: Historian Alice Johnson, 'Progressive Legislation', 2018.

1.
Explain how muckrakers contributed to key reforms during the Progressive Era. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the influence of muckrakers with that of political leaders in bringing about reform. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Critical Thinking: Assessing the Factors

Source D: Excerpt from a historian

'While economic factors created the environment for muckraking, social and political issues provided the content that journalists exposed.' Provenance: Historian Robert Lee, 'Investigative Journalism and Reform', 2012.

1.
Analyse which factor—economic, social, or political—was the most influential in the rise of muckrakers, using the source and your knowledge. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Outline the most important factor that contributed to the growth of muckraking and justify your choice. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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