Tuesday, July 1, 2014

What was the book, The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair about?

What was the book, The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair about?
A) The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair is a novel about a man who grew up in the tropical forests of Brazil, but moved to New York as a young man. The book chronicles his adjustment to life in the city. B) The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair is a novel that explores what is was like to work in the meatpacking industry in the early 1900s. The novel explores the difficult labor, unsanitary working conditions, and grotesque meat handling. C) The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair is a true story about Upton Sinclair’s travel adventures in the jungles of the Congo. He used the book as a way to educate Americans about life in other regions of the world. D) The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair explores the impacts of Woodrow Wilson’s bank reforms. Political corruption was rampant in the late 1800s. Politicians frequently owned production lines, firehouses, and contracts to build major transportation arteries, making themselves wealthier as the ordinary citizen struggled. ___________ is the term given to corrupt organizations where politicians would reward people who voted for them with jobs and work contracts. A) Social gospel B) Social Darwinists C) Political machines D) Melting pots California’s population increased during the mid 1800s due to: A) The gold rush B) The transcontinental railroad C) A decrease in industry in the east D) Both A and B By the end of the 1800s the United States had become an industrial world leader. A) True B) False Which of the following is an inaccurate statement? A) By the late 1800s farmers were producing so many crops it caused prices to fall and many farmers to go into debt. B) The Populist Party wanted to pass reforms to help the working class and farmers. C) Labor unions first emerged in the mid-1800s and were created to look out for the rights of workers. Many unions pushed to limit hours worked per day, create safe working conditions, and work for a fair workplace. D) By the late 1800s farmers were producing more crops than ever and as a result, making more money than ever before. I'm pretty sure I know the answers I just want to double check! Please and thank you so much!
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B C D True D
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B C C Gold Rush 1849 railroad 1869 True D
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