Why is Upton Sinclair famous?

Answer 1

He wrote the book, "The Jungle," which exposed the horrible conditions in the meat packing industry in America in the early 20th century. Partially due to his book, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) was formed in order to ensure cleaner and safer conditions.

Answer 2

Upton Sinclair published the book 'The Jungle' which is a vivid portrait of life and death in the turn-of-the-century American Meat Packing Factory. The novel depicts in harsh tones poverty, absence of social programs, unpleasant living and working conditions, and hopelessness prevalent among the working class, which is contrasted with the deeply-rooted corruption on the part of those in power.

-By Cassidy!

Answer 3

Sinclair and his followers violated the Sunday blue laws of his state, which prohibited certain political or commercial activities on Sundays. He served less than a month in prison for the offense.

Answer 4

Because he wrote The Jungle, a scathing and horrifying account of the meet packing industry at the turn of the century. It is known for its realism and exposure of the dangers of industrialism.

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