The Progressive Era in America, roughly spanning from the 1890s to the 1920s, was a time of social activism and reform aimed at addressing the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, and political corruption. Upton Sinclair's novel "The Jungle," published in 1906, played a significant role in highlighting some of these issues, particularly those related to the meatpacking industry and food safety.
Here are several ways "The Jungle"