In general, late-nineteenth-century American journalism
a. printed hard-hitting editorials.
b. crusaded for social reform.
c. became known for its tough, investigative reporting.
d. was led by eloquent and witty columnists.
e. turned to sensationalist sex and scandal.
e
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In their voyage across the Louisiana Territory, Lewis and Clark were in search of the Northwest Passage?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which one of the following statements accurately describes what happened at Goliad in March 1836?
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