Pure Food and Drug Act

Although Sinclair did not achieve his main goal for a change in benefit of poverty, his “description of unsanitary slaughterhouses and the sale of rotten meat stirred the public outrage and led directly to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act of 1906” (Foner 680). Sinclair includes in The Jungle the new major immigration and how they were exploited in an industrialized capitalist country governed by millionaires and a corrupted system, the rise of the socialist…

Theodore Roosevelt once stated, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” He certainly did just that during his life. One example of this is when Roosevelt resigned from the United States Navy and organized the First United States Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the Rough Riders, and led them into the Battle of San Juan Hill. Also, during his presidency, he became known as the Trust-Buster while also campaigning for an expansion of the power of the presidency. He also was a big…

Capital punishment is a massively debated subject. It is constantly under ethical and moral scrutiny. Is it right? Is it wrong? There really isn’t a clear answer only one’s personal opinion. There is a massive amount of documentation for and against capital punishment. Not only do people debate capital punishment itself, there is also the argument of when it is acceptable. While there will never be a clear answer, there is an abundance of research available to allow one to form a personal…

Upton Sinclair was a muckraker, known for his creation of The Jungle, which was an exposé that highlighted the repulsions of the meatpacking industries. This greatly influenced President Roosevelt who in response drafted the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food & Drug Act to improve conditions. Other muckrakers who provided influence included Lincoln Steffens, who wrote The Shame of Cities which outlined the corrupt alliances between big businesses and local governments, Ida Tarbell and her exposé…

concerned with the interests of the wealthy than the country as a whole. It was of much concern that the government appeared to be heavily influenced by industrialists and heads of corporations and there was a general lack of faith in the government to act in the best interests of the people. The Populists were a ‘broad coalition’ consisting of the working class and farmers. Originating as a movement made up primarily of rural farmers, the Populists grew from regional alliances to a nationwide…

The role, power and size of the Federal Government has changed many times between the Civil War and 1930. As we consider what influenced these changes we have to take in account who made up the government and what were their intentions. If we step back and take a look at the Federal Government, we can see that the size and power rose and fell throughout the years. This is due to the fact that when things change there are always people or groups that oppose them and eventually change is needed in…

The Jungle Antanas Rudkus- Jurgis’s and Ona’s oldest son. Very much loved and cared for, by his family. Antanas, just as his father was portrayed as a strong, well-built boy. Unfortunately, after Ona’s death while Jurgis was at work, he drowned in a puddle of mud. Ultimately ending the little hope Jurgis had left. Dede Antanas Rudkus- Jurgis father described as a proud, hardworking old man. Determined to find a job, because he believes he should still be able to contribute to the family.…

The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is well known in history as a book that has caused a change in the food industry. It is about an immigrant family from Lithuania coming to America for a better life. They soon discover the difficulties of living in a town known for it’s grand amount of immigrants and for it’s meatpacking industry. Jurgis Rudkus and his wife Ona Lukoszaite struggle to find jobs while trying to also support their immediate family. They are taken advantage of and used for the most…

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND With his back against the wall, Charles Marchica has overcome many obstacles and dilemmas to become the self-proclaimed “Pizza King” of Melbourne. On December 1, 2005, Marchica’s life changed forever when he was arrested for drug trafficking by the United States Federal Marshalls. On the same night, he lost his family, house and all earthly possessions. He was sentenced to a medium security prison in Jessop, Georgia, where he finished his high school diploma and…

President of the United States from the years 1901-1909. His main goal was to attempt to fix the nations social problems. During his term, he confronted some big controversial issues, such as the miners strike, the dispute with Great Britain, the Pure Food and Drug Act, he set aside acres of lands because he wanted them used for National Forests, and most importantly, he was the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. During this period in history, there were some very interesting things…