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Muckrakers were investigative journalists in the early 20th century who exposed corruption and social issues in America. Notable muckrakers included Upton Sinclair, whose novel "The Jungle" revealed the horrors of the meatpacking industry; Ida Tarbell, who investigated Standard Oil's monopolistic practices; Lincoln Steffens, who exposed corruption in city governments; Jacob Riis, who documented the living conditions of the urban poor in "How the Other Half Lives"; and Ida B. Wells, who highlighted racial injustices and lynching. Their work played a significant role in sparking reform movements and raising public awareness.

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