What did muckrakers try to do? a. develop technological advances during the age of invention. b. sell manufactured goods during the industrial revolution. c. reform society during the progressive era. d. convince americans to go to war during the mckinley administration

C. Reform society during the progressive era.

The Silk Road reached its most successful period during the Tang Dynasty. China was finally stable, and the threats from enemies were lessening.

People stopped traveling the Silk Road when ships became stronger and more reliable. This made it easier and safer to transport goods by water rather than overland.