American writer and investigative reporter Upton Sinclair used his writings to make people aware of certain issues in the government and society of the early 1900s.

Question

Using the list below, pick all the statements that are true about Mr. Sinclair. (U8.1) TEKS - 5(B)

(1 point)
Responses

He agreed that most companies treated their workers with respect.
He agreed that most companies treated their workers with respect.

He helped to hide the truth about violence against African Americans.
He helped to hide the truth about violence against African Americans.

He trusted the government to pass laws to protect poorer Americans.
He trusted the government to pass laws to protect poorer Americans.

He wrote a novel about the meat packing industry called "The Jungle".
He wrote a novel about the meat packing industry called " The Jungle ".

He wrote about how badly wealthy, businessmen treated their workers.
He wrote about how badly wealthy, businessmen treated their workers.

He was called a Muckraker.

Answer 1

The true statements about Upton Sinclair from the list provided are:

1. He wrote a novel about the meat packing industry called "The Jungle".
2. He wrote about how badly wealthy businessmen treated their workers.
3. He was called a Muckraker.

The other statements are not true regarding Sinclair's beliefs and actions.