People like Upton Sinclair were called Muckrakers.
Wrote the rise of standard oil(tarbell) + the jungle(clair)
The Progressive Era in the United States was a period of social activism and political reform that flourished from the 1890s to the 1920s. Publication of The Jungle tells you that people were not afraid to speak out. Upton Sinclair's novel, The Jungle, gave a horrid portrayal of how meat was packed.
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is about the terrible quality of life and poor living conditions of newly immigrated people to America in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The main character is Jurgis Rudkus, whose new life is followed through the entirety of the book.
exposed corruption and abuses in society
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.
The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair, was about working conditions in the meatpacking industry.
Sinclair
Wrote the rise of standard oil(tarbell) + the jungle(clair)
Upton Sinclair's novel "The Jungle" raised awareness about the poor working conditions and unsanitary practices in the meatpacking industry, leading to public outrage and demands for reform. It played a significant role in shaping public opinion and ultimately led to the passing of the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906 as part of Progressive reform efforts to improve food safety and working conditions.
Upton Sinclair and Jacob Riis.
"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act in 1906. These laws aimed at improving food safety standards and addressing concerns about unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry. Additionally, the novel raised awareness about labor conditions and helped spur the broader Progressive Era reforms.
progressive movement
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Sinclair reveals the poor working conditions, low wages, exploitation, and lack of job security faced by immigrant workers in industries such as meatpacking and factories. She also highlights the discrimination and abuse experienced by these workers, as well as the challenges they face in accessing healthcare, education, and legal support.
The social criticism in Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" was a response to the harsh working conditions faced by immigrant workers in the meatpacking industry in Chicago. Sinclair exposed the unsafe working conditions, exploitation, and unsanitary practices that workers endured.
Upton Sinclair
The Progressive Era Muckraker book that led to the passage of the Meat Inspection Act in 1906 was The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair.