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1 Muckrakers American History

2 vocabulary Muckraker Progressive Reformer

3 Who were they? Journalists Eloquent
Thorough research (willing to dig deep into the muck) Courage caring

4 Who were they upset with?
Wealthy & Businesses Who Took Advantage of Workers i.e. - John D. Rockefeller – “I believe power to make money is a gift from God” “I believe it is my duty to make money and still more money, and to use the money according to the dictates of my conscience”

5 President Teddy Roosevelt
Named the group of reformers “muckrakers” If the nation is full of muck, then someone must do the raking Feared they may go too far

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