Muckrakers:
a. generally sympathized with industrial corporations.
b. criticized the working poor.
c. exposed the problems of industrial and urban life.
d. included no women.
e. were applauded by John D. Rockefeller.
Ans: c. exposed the problems of industrial and urban life.
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