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Where it all began
In 1900,there were many meatpacking industries in the cities.The meatpacking in the cities were really bad.Some of the meat was covered in rat poop while others were covered in dirt and sawdust.The factories had very bad conditions,which caused men to have their fingers cut off by dangerous machinery.These problems need to be solved. -
The Jungle
In 1906,Sinclair wrote "The Jungle,"which describes the horrible conditions of meatpacking,after working in a factory for seven weeks."The Jungle" encouraged public awareness to stop this horrible meatpacking and also caused some laws to be placed to solve these problems. -
The Result of the novel
After the book was written,laws like the pure food act and the meat inspection act has been passed down by congress,which makes sure the products in the food was safe and that they are advertised truthfully. -
The Fire
After the factory fire happened,many people realized the dangers of factory conditions.As a result,many states passed laws to regulate the safety of the factories.New York passed over twenty laws in order to regulate factory safety and raise public awareness. -
Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt ran against Taft in the Progressive Part,and he believed in regulations and supports protections for laborers. -
Wilson's laws
When Wilson became president,he passed two laws regulating labor:The Adamoson act,establishing an eight hour work day for railroad workers,and the Workingmen's Compensation act,which provides government financial assistance to employees injured on the job.These acts weren't addressed to the majority of workers though,especially those working in meatpacking factories.But these acts did help some workers get better conditions.
