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Upton Sinclair undercover at the Meatpacking industry
Upton Sinclair went undercover at the nations biggest meat packing industries to see the conditions, Upton Sinclair wanted to see the working conditions and meat conditions because he wanted to show the public the harsh reality of what happens in industries. (Source: Meat packing, legislative response) -
The Chicago Meat Packers Union Goes On Strike
The Chicago Meat Packers Union went on strike to demand better wages and better working conditions but unfortunately the strike did not work and many workers fell into poverty as result of the unsuccessful strike. (Source: The Meatpacking industry) -
The Federal Meat Inspection Act Is Passed
The Federal Meat Inspection Act established health standards for the meat. The act was important because it helped ensured that meat was safer during the gilded age and it kept people safe from getting sick. -
Congress passes The Pure Food and Drug Act
The Pure Food and Drug Act required safe ingredients be used in all products. The Pure Food and Drug Act was important because it helped protect the health of consumers. (Source: Meatpacking,legislative response) -
Upton Sinclair publishes "The Jungle"
Upton Sinclair a "muckraker" published his book, which was a book about the horrors of Meatpacking industries. The book "The Jungle" was important because it showed the public the harsh conditions of the meat and immigrants in the industries. (Source: Meatpacking, legislative response) -
President Wilson Is Elected
President Wilson was elected after beating Roosevelt in the election. It was important when President Wilson was elected because he helped immigrant workers by passing two acts to help them. -
President Wilson Passed The Adamson Act
President Wilson passed The Adamson Act which gave workers an 8 Hour workday. The act was important because it helped prevent workers from having to work 12 hour work days with barely any brakes. -
President Wilson passed "The Workingmen's Compensation Act"
President Wilson passed "The Workingmen's Compensation Act" to be able to provide financial assistance for federal employees. "The Workingmen's Compensation Act" Was important because because it helped Federal employees who needed financial assistance. (Source: Meatpacking factories, legislative response)
