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What was Upton Sinclair's father's primary occupation before becoming a shoemaker?
What was Upton Sinclair's father's primary occupation before becoming a shoemaker?
- Cartoonist
- Pulp magazine writer
- Liquor store owner (correct)
- University professor
Where was Upton Sinclair born?
Where was Upton Sinclair born?
- Baltimore, Maryland (correct)
- New York City
- Queens, New York
- Washington D.C.
How did Upton Sinclair primarily support himself during his time at City College of New York and Columbia University?
How did Upton Sinclair primarily support himself during his time at City College of New York and Columbia University?
- Working as a shoemaker
- Writing jokes for magazines (correct)
- Working at his father's liquor store
- Selling hand-drawn cartoons
What was a key lifestyle struggle for Upton Sinclair's parents, as noted in the context?
What was a key lifestyle struggle for Upton Sinclair's parents, as noted in the context?
In what year did Upton Sinclair graduate from Columbia University?
In what year did Upton Sinclair graduate from Columbia University?
Flashcards
When and where was Upton Sinclair born?
When and where was Upton Sinclair born?
Upton Sinclair was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 20, 1878.
What challenges did Sinclair's family face?
What challenges did Sinclair's family face?
Upton Sinclair's father struggled with alcoholism, which, along with his mother's opposing views on drinking, created a complex family dynamic.
How did Sinclair's father's career impact the family?
How did Sinclair's father's career impact the family?
Sinclair's family experienced financial difficulties and relocated frequently due to his father's unsuccessful career.
Where did Sinclair's family move in 1888?
Where did Sinclair's family move in 1888?
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What schools did Sinclair attend, and how did he pay for them?
What schools did Sinclair attend, and how did he pay for them?
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Study Notes
Upton Sinclair's Life
- Born September 20, 1878, in Baltimore, Maryland
- Father, Upton Beall Sinclair Sr., owned a liquor store; struggled with alcoholism, which influenced Sinclair's life.
- Mother, Pricillia Harden Sinclair, had different views on alcoholism than his father.
- Family experienced financial hardship and frequent relocation
- Family moved to Queens, New York; father worked as a shoemaker
- Attended City College of New York at age 14
- Graduated from Columbia University in 1897, paying tuition by writing jokes for pulp magazines and cartoons.
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