Question

what was upton sinclair’s main purpose in writing the jungle?
to promote the socialist views that he adopted as an adult
to explain why journalists had an obligation to tell the truth
to arouse public sympathy for slaughterhouse workers
to prompt congress to pass food-safety laws

Explanation:

Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle to expose the harsh working conditions of slaughterhouse workers and the unsanitary practices in the meatpacking industry. While it did lead to food - safety laws (like the Pure Food and Drug Act), his main purpose was to promote his socialist views. He wanted to show the exploitation of workers under capitalism and advocate for socialist solutions. The option about arousing sympathy for workers was a means to his end of promoting socialism. The journalist obligation option is not related. The food - safety laws were a consequence, not his main purpose.

Answer:

A. to promote the socialist views that he adopted as an adult