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Title
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The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
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Description
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The Jungle was released as an exposé on the working and sanitary conditions of American meatpacking plants. The book revealed the horrifying conditions of these plants, mentioning rat contamination and other unsanitary issues. This led to the enactment of the 1906 Meat Inspection Act, which standardized sanitary conditions for these plants. This regulation contributed to the expansion of the meat packing industry because it gave the plants a sense of credibility in the public eye and allowed consumers to purchase meat at a lower price. This market expansion drove more production of beef in the U.S. and more cattle taking up space and resources, like water, corn, and land, across the country.
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Date
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1906 – 1906
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Location - Physical Location
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W Exchange Ave &, S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60609
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Name
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Grace Kaiser
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cites
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Steinberg, T. Down to Earth: Nature’s Role in American History (p. 171). Oxford University Press.
