Question

What effect did the Pure Food and Drug Act have on American consumers?

It gave the government complete control over all private factories.
It protected people with new rules for product safety and labeling.
It lowered the prices for all goods made and sold in the country.
It banned companies from selling any products made in other nations.

Answer 1

It protected people with new rules for product safety and labeling.

Explanation: The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated or misbranded food and drugs and required truthful labeling, giving consumers protection and information about products.