for his novels
for his novels
The federal government authorized inspectors to visit all food plants
progressive movement
PETA aka People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Corrupt politicians in several major American cities were voted out of office.
Upton Sinclair's book The Jungle resulted in the creation of the 1906 Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act.
The publication of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" led to increased awareness of poor working conditions in the meatpacking industry, which in turn prompted government intervention in the form of the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906. These legislations marked a shift towards increased government regulation of business practices to protect consumer and worker rights.
upton sicnclair was the author of the book the jungle. it was about how aweful the meat packing industry was. he was a reformer in the late 1800's and his main intrest was the meat packing industry. he unwravled many truths about it and after reading his book theodor roosavelt became a veggitarian
Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" was a revolutionary book. In it, Sinclair talked about the horrendous conditions for workers, and of the food, in a meatpacking plant. It is because of this book that the US has food safety standards and OSHA monitored workplaces.
The horrifying conditions of Chicago meatpacking industry. It caused the congress to pass the meat inspection act and the pure food and drug act.
How did Upton Sinclair contribute to involving the federal government in protecting consumers?
Upton Sinclair's fictional novel, The Jungle, exposed the harsh working conditions and tainted food in the meat-packing industry. This led to Congress passing the Pure Food and Drug Act. Sinclair based much of his book on real events that were occurring in the meat industry.