Asked by Stephanie Nelson on May 13, 2024

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How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle push the progressive agenda?

Upton Sinclair

An American writer and social activist, famous for his novel "The Jungle" which exposed the harsh conditions of the U.S. meatpacking industry, leading to significant food safety reforms.

The Jungle

A 1906 novel by Upton Sinclair exposing the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States in Chicago and similar industrialized cities.

Progressive Agenda

Refers to a set of political and social ideologies aimed at promoting social justice, addressing inequalities, and embracing reform to improve society.

  • Analyze the impact of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle on the progressive movement and food safety legislation.
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Zybrea KnightMay 14, 2024
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the novel highlighted the atrocious working conditions in the meatpacking industry; result was legislation that aimed to protect the consumer more than the workers - the Meat Inspection Act.