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Who wrote The Jungle to expose the appalling working conditions in the meat-packing industry?
Upton Sinclair
What did Upton Sinclair's description of meat in The Jungle reveal?
Diseased and rotten meat
Who did the progressives attack for their unjust practices in the early 1900s?
Huge corporations like Armour Meat-Packing Company
What were the main goals of the reformers in the late 1800s?
Improving the lives of those living in slums and getting rid of corruption in government.
What were the unjust practices of the huge corporations like 'Armour Meat-Packing Company' according to the progressives?
Eliminating competition, setting high prices, and treating workers as 'wage slaves'.
What was the impact of Upton Sinclair's book, The Jungle, on the public and the government?
It shocked the public and led to new federal food safety laws.
Quiz: Upton Sinclair and Progressive Era Reforms Test your knowledge on Upton Sinclair's influential work, "The Jungle," and the Progressive Era reforms. Discover how Sinclair's exposé on the meat-packing industry revolutionized food safety laws and learn about the broader efforts to improve living conditions and fight corruption during this transformative era.
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