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In English / High School | 2014-11-20

What social problem did Upton Sinclair’s novel *The Jungle* describe?

A. The struggles of black Americans
B. The living and working conditions in Chicago’s stockyards
C. The ruthless business methods of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil
D. The conflict between California farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad

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Answer (3)

Walter Rauschenbusch

1900s

the living and working conditions in Chicago's stockyard

with unsafe machinery

women's suffrage

to make immigrants more loyal and moral citizens

Jewish Americans

did business fairly

creating an income tax

he wanted to place strict government controls on corporations


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Answered by eto911 | 2024-06-11

The social problem that The Jungle by Upton Sinclair described was the living and working conditions in Chicago’s stockyards . Thus, option B is correct.
The** story **is about how a family intent on pursuing their American Dream was not able to do so because they became victims of corruption, wage slavery, and oppression by the capitalists in Packingtown.
The American Dream is a concept that embodies the ideals and aspirations of people in the United States. It refers to the belief that every individual, regardless of their background or social status, has the opportunity to achieve success, prosperity , and upward social mobility through hard work, determination, and personal initiative.
The American Dream has been deeply ingrained in American culture and history, often associated with the pursuit of happiness, freedom, and the chance to build a better life for oneself and one's family. It is rooted in the principles of individualism, self-reliance, and meritocracy.
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Answered by shalvivt | 2024-06-17

Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle describes the difficulties of living and working in Chicago's stockyards, particularly emphasizing the poor conditions faced by workers in the meatpacking industry. The novel sparked public outrage, leading to significant reforms in food safety laws and labor rights. Thus, the correct answer is B. The living and working conditions in Chicago’s stockyards .
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Answered by shalvivt | 2024-09-30