This era, spanning roughly from the 1890s to the 1920s, saw a surge of social reform movements and a growing awareness of social injustices. Writers like Sinclair and Tarbell used their work to expose these issues and advocate for change.
* Upton Sinclair is best known for his novel *The Jungle*, which exposed the horrific conditions in the meatpacking industry.
* Ida Tarbell is famous for her investigative journalism, particularly her exposé of the Standard Oil Company, which helped to fuel the antitrust movement.
While their approaches differed, both Sinclair and Tarbell were part of a broader movement of writers, journalists, and activists who used literature and journalism to bring about social change.