Question

look at the graphic.
a muckraker conducted an investigation and wrote an article. → people read the article and were shocked by the facts. → blank box
which phrase best fits in the last box?
○ the public began to take action by setting up committees and supporting reform candidates
○ the public turned against the muckrakers and tried to shut down their newspapers
○ the public was outraged and demanded that the government regulate journalistic practices
○ the public largely ignored the muckrakers articles

Explanation:

Muckrakers were journalists who exposed social and political problems. After people were shocked by the facts in the article, the logical next step was public action for reform. Option 1 makes sense as people would take action like forming committees and supporting reform candidates. Option 2 is wrong as public didn't turn against muckrakers (they exposed issues people cared about). Option 3 is wrong as muckrakers' work led to reform, not regulating journalism. Option 4 is wrong as people were shocked, so they didn't ignore.

Answer:

A. The public began to take action by setting up committees and supporting reform candidates