Question

Question

What was an unintended consequence of Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle?
(1 point)
Responses

adoption of public education reform
adoption of public education reform

passage of immigration reform
passage of immigration reform

adoption of the Interstate Commerce Commission
adoption of the Interstate Commerce Commission

passage of legislation requiring meat inspection
passage of legislation requiring meat inspection

Answer 1

An unintended consequence of Upton Sinclair’s novel "The Jungle" was the passage of legislation requiring meat inspection. The novel, which exposed the unsanitary and inhumane conditions in the meatpacking industry, led to public outrage and ultimately resulted in reforms regarding food safety, including the Meat Inspection Act of 1906.