Upton Sinclair’s muckraking 1906 novel The Jungle aroused public indignation at the horrific conditions in the Chicago stockyards. He would note about his work: “I aimed at the public’s heart and by accident I hit it in the stomach.” Sinclair sent a copy of the novel to Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, who in turn ordered an investigation that supported Sinclair’s findings. The Jungle ultimately led to the passage of the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906.
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies.
Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style