What was the primary goal of progressive era muckrakers

From 1900 to 1917, muckrakers - influential journalists - worked to expose the injustices in the society. They raised awareness during the Progressive era regarding the social, political and economic problems as well.

Jackson  said nullification 'means insurrection and war,' and called it a treasonous attack on america. the second aspect of the  force bill  was the passing in congress of a lower tariff in 1833. this was offered as a compromise to avoid conflict with south carolina, and to attempt to defuse the tense situation.source google