Why did Teddy Roosevelt call some journalists during the early twentieth century "muckrakers"?
A) The journalists exposed corruption and questionable practices of public figures and corporations.
B) The journalists were focusing on gossip and rumors about leading citizens and entertainers.
C) The journalists were promoting economic changes in favor of farmers.
D) The journalists used yellow journalism practices.
E) The journalists reported on questionable practices in sports.
Answer: A
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