
FAQ About Upton Sinclair

How did 'The Jungle' impact the American meat industry?
The publication of The Jungle in 1906 led to a public outcry over the unsanitary conditions in meatpacking plants. This outrage prompted President Theodore Roosevelt to investigate the industry's practices, resulting in the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act later that year. These laws aimed to ensure the safety and quality of food and pharmaceuticals in the United States.