What was Upton Sinclair’s main purpose in writing “The Jungle”? A. To promote the socialist views that he adopted as an adult
B. To explain why journalists had an obligation to tell the truth
C. To arouse public sympathy for slaughterhouse workers
D. To prompt Congress to pass food-safety laws
What was Upton Sinclair’s main purpose in writing “The Jungle”?
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The correct answer is D. To prompt Congress to pass food-safety laws.
Upton Sinclair wrote “The Jungle” primarily to expose the harsh conditions and exploitation of workers in the meatpacking industry, but his vivid descriptions of unsanitary practices in the food industry also aimed to raise awareness among the public and lawmakers about the need for food safety regulations. As a result of the book’s impact, it led to significant reforms, including the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906.