The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair, published 1906.
The law was passed with the meat industries pressure to appease the public over the outcry from the perception of the industry. Many believe that the book was not a truthful account. Upton Sinclair actually was not happy with this outcome, since he was more interested in workers rights and socialism then meat safety.
Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle" prompted the creation of the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 and the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
efforts made by progressive movement. for example upton sinclair a muckraker published the jungle.
The Meat Inspection Act helped consumers by promoting meat safety. It set standards for meat that had to be met in order for meat to be sold to consumers.
to promote the general welfare of American public
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The Progressive Era Muckraker book that led to the passage of the Meat Inspection Act in 1906 was The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair.
The book contributed to the passage of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act.
The Meat Inspection Act
Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle" prompted the creation of the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 and the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
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Upton Sinclair's novel, "The Jungle" exposed unsanitary conditions in meat processing. At first, his novel was condemned as "lies". The President ordered investigations, which proved Sinclair was right. So, his novel led to the passage of The Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act. These were signed into law on June 30th, 1906.
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Meat Inspection Act
The book that helped bring about federal regulation to Chicago's meat packing industry was "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair. Published in 1906, the novel exposed the unsanitary and dangerous conditions of the meatpacking industry, leading to the passage of the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906.