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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.

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What did they call people such as Upton Sinclair reported on the hazardous conditions in factories and cities during the progressive era?

People like Upton Sinclair were called Muckrakers.


Progressive era writers such as Upton Sinclair and Ida tarbell were called muckrakers because they?

Wrote the rise of standard oil(tarbell) + the jungle(clair)


What does the publication of The Jungle tell you about the progressive movement?

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.


Which Upton Sinclair muckraking masterpiece is credited with spurring the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

I'm sure the answer is meant to be "The Jungle", but I've read it and I personally think "masterpiece" is being exceedingly generous.


What happened Based on the reading Upton Sinclair would most likely agree that meatpacking companies?

Based on Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle," he would most likely agree that meatpacking companies prioritize profit over the health and safety of both workers and consumers. The novel exposes the unsanitary and exploitative conditions in the industry, revealing how the quest for efficiency leads to horrific practices. Sinclair's vivid descriptions highlight the lack of regulation and the disregard for human life, ultimately advocating for reform and improved labor conditions.