The Sinking of the Maine

In 1898, on February 15th the Maine had been attacked. Who was there to blame? The Spanish. It was said that they had an underground mine. "Indications are that an underwater explosion produced the conditions here," said Commander George A. Converse. In 1976 they came to a conclusion that the mines available in 1898 were incapable of destroying the Maine. They found that the damage was from an internal explosion, most likely from a heat source from a fire in the coal bunker.

Progressive Era - The Jungle

1) What qualities did Sinclair believe a person must have to succeed in Packingtown?
- Sinclair believed that there was never time for a mans rest, they didn't get tired easily, they worked with a fast pace and men whom earned high wages.

2)According to the passage, what is the plant owner's main goal.
- The plant owners main goal was to get a lot of money, he didn't care about his workers. He was very greedy and selfish.

3) What does Sinclair mean when he says, "...there was no place in it where a man counted for anything against a dollar....?"
- Money is worth more than a man to the plant owner. He would choose money over a man because he is greedy.


The FDA is responsible for developing public health regulations. The FDA requires that fast food workers complete a food handling course. The course educates the workers on how to spot the major causes of food-borne illnesses, such as salmonella and E. coli. The FDA states that food preparation surfaces must also undergo a routine cleaning. Fast food restaurants should make sure that the surface is thoroughly rinsed. FDA has instituted rules that fast food restaurants must display the nutritional information on its products. An FDA rule states that eggs should be dried and chilled at temperatures below 45 degrees F to prevent the growth of Salmonella.