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[[Upton Sinclair]] went undercover in the meat packing plants in Chicago. | [[Upton Sinclair]] went undercover in the meat packing plants in Chicago. | ||
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Today Muckrakers are known as investigative reporters, but during the Progressive Era [1900-1920] they were journalists who attempted to bring political corruption and unsavory business practices to the attention of the public.
Famous muckrakers
Upton Sinclair went undercover in the meat packing plants in Chicago.
Upton Sinclair's Law is named after the journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. It states, quite simply, "If a man's paycheck depends on his not understanding something, you can rely upon his not understanding it."
For part of career, the journalist Upton Sinclair was a muckraking journalist and novelist who exposed and publicized the health violations and unsanitary practices in the American meat-packing industry during the early 20th century, which led to sanitation reforms including the Meat Inspection Act.
For part of career, the journalist Upton Sinclair was a muckraking journalist and novelist who exposed and publicized the health violations and unsanitary practices in the American meat-packing industry during the early 20th century, which led to sanitation reforms including the Meat Inspection Act.
References
U.S. Government and Politics
U.S HISTORY ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE