

People were outraged at the slaughtering that had been taking place right under their noses for so long ().

This picture shows a vandalized window of the Armour Meatpacking Plant.

"Within months, the aroused - and gagging - public demanded sweeping reforms in the meat industry.". "The Jungle was fiction, but based on such truth that it was a wake-up call to those who had no idea how gruesome and unhealthy the meatpacking industry was, and a welcome literary piece to those who were aware of such conditions, but waiting for someone to fully expose them." - interview with Professor Lori Flores
