Short Essay Question:
The excerpt from THE JUNGLE (Chapter 14), found in the American Perspectives, pp. 142-146, will provide the information to answer the two-part midterm exam essay question (following). Students should create the essay prior to starting the exam and then paste the answer in the essay answer box upon beginning the quiz. CONTROL V is the keystroke that will paste your text in the box. You should be able to answer this question successfully in 1 - 2 double spaced pages. Please base your answers only from the material provided in class: The Jungle, Chapter 14, the lecture notes, and textbook. Paste or type your answer in the space provided. Please do not send it in as email. If you are using the Firefox browser, this should not be a problem. If you do not submit this essay in the proper area, five points will be deducted off the score.
Part 1. In what ways did the meat packing industry in Chicago abuse its workers? Give examples of the abuses and at least one direct quote from the book. Do not use the same passages found in the lecture notes for your quote(s).
Part 2. In what ways did the meat packing industry in Chicago defile the meat they were in charge of? Give examples and at least one direct quote from the book. Do not use the same passages found in the lecture notes for your quote(s).