Which of the following muckrakers is correctly matched with his or her reform area?
O Ida Tarbell-the plight of the poor
O Lincoln Steffens-the corruption of America's urban
governments
O David Graham Phillips-an exposé of Standard Oil
O Jacob Riis-the meat-packing industry

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.