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struggles immigrants encountered in Chicago's meatpacking industry.
Sinclair, a muckraking journalist, penned the bestselling narrative
in an attempt to expose the evils of capitalism, and bring to light
the extreme adversity these people faced not just in Chicago, but
in industrialized cities across the country. By detailing numerous
health violations in these workplaces, Sinclair's novel caused
public outrage and eventually led to the passing of the Meat
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