Which of the following best describes how muckrakers brought about reform in the Progressive Era? A. Muckrakers encouraged Americans to carry out their own investigations of questionable practices in industry and government.
B. Muckrakers presented Americans with facts about corruption in industry and government that prompted citizens to demand change of their lawmakers.
C. Muckrakers appealed to big businesses that wanted to improve their public perception, thus facing the public with an “honesty is the best policy” approach.
D. Muckrakers presented the American people with facts about different industries and placed the responsibility on future generations to change it.