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Uncovering Problems at the Turn of the Century. TCI 16. Muckrakers. Uncovering the nation’s problems Jacob Riis How the Other Half Lives people began to take notice. State of the Union. urbanization- stimulated by rise of industry increased production iron, steel, textiles cities
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Muckrakers • Uncovering the nation’s problems • Jacob Riis How the Other Half Lives • people began to take notice
State of the Union • urbanization- stimulated by rise of industry • increased production • iron, steel, textiles • cities • immigrants, African Americans • jobs, amenities, entertainment
Poor Living & Working Conditions • tenement housing • working conditions unsafe • big business unregulated • The Jungle by Upton Sinclair • unsafe products • unregulated • meat, canned goods, • medicines
The Environment • logging • grazing • mining • oil drilling • water and air pollution • no regulations
Politics & Corruption • City level- political machines • controlled: • access to city jobs • business opportunities • rigged elections • state level • politicians tied to big business
National Level • US Senate known as Millionaires Club • campaign contributions for favorable legislation • patronage • giving jobs to friends • Pendleton Service Act of 1883 • merit and tests to get a job