Read the quotation from Lincoln Steffens's The Shame of the Cities. "My purpose was ... the see if the shameful facts, spread out in all their shame, would not burn through our civic shamelessness and set fire to American pride." Which of the following best describes Steffens' purpose in writing about government?

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Kaylyn

10 September, 21:10

Read the quotation from Lincoln Steffens's The Shame of the Cities. "My purpose was ... the see if the shameful facts, spread out in all their shame, would not burn through our civic shamelessness and set fire to American pride." Which of the following best describes Steffens' purpose in writing about government?

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Lorelei Aguilar · Answer 1

If these are the options then it would be B

A. to encourage Americans to feel more pride in their governmentB. to describe corruption in city and state governmentsC. to describe why city and state government officials made certain decisions D. to encourage Americans to revolt against their government

Leblanc · Answer 2

To encourage people to take action against widespread corruption