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 and unsanitary practices in the meatpacking industry. While it did arouse sympathy for workers, its major impact was prompting Congress to pass food - safety laws (like the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act). The option about promoting socialist views was a secondary intent, explaining journalist obligation is not the main purpose, and arousing sympathy for workers was a means to the end of getting food - safety legislation.

Answer:

to prompt Congress to pass food - safety laws