Beliefs of the Progressives: The Muckrakers (jan 1, 1890 – jan 1, 1920)
Description:
Cause:1. Journalist and Novelists who sought to expose corruption in big business and government
Effect:
1. influenced passage of key legislation that increased protections for workers and consumers
2. Muckraking magazines took on corporate monopolies and political machines
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1890
jan 1, 1920
~ 30 years