Sinclair believed that he was a novelist first and later became an “investigative journalist” or “muckrakers” as President Roosevelt called these types of writers. Sinclair and other muckraker’s main goals were to expose
the industrialist wrongdoings. The graphic detail in the stories made the book more believable.
The following samplings of articles, written by the New York Times, were also showcasing the meatpacking environment. Historians believe if it had not been for the muckrakers during the Progressive movement, reform
would not have happened when it did.
the industrialist wrongdoings. The graphic detail in the stories made the book more believable.
The following samplings of articles, written by the New York Times, were also showcasing the meatpacking environment. Historians believe if it had not been for the muckrakers during the Progressive movement, reform
would not have happened when it did.
Political cartoons
Other journalist used political cartoons. Since images stay longer in a person's mind, the cartoon will have a more lasting impact.