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American history has always been dominated by those individuals who have challenged themselves with causes. Sinclair used The Jungle as a way to make America aware of the corruption of Chicago’s meat packing industry and the general corruption of capitalism ....

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.... lines. If ownership of industries was given to the public, and run democratically for everyone’s benefit the atrocities that occurred to Jurgis and the other workers would not have happened. The people at the bottom of the economic ladder, such as Jurgis, Ona and their family were at the most disadvantage. The packinghouses and factories prey on immigrants who are ignorant of the language and customs of America. Businesses take no responsibility for their workers, using up the young and strong and discarding the olds and weak. While workers tried to form unions, they were no match for the capitalist organizations. Sinclair brings his vie ....