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Flashcards on Meat Inspection Act
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When was the Meat Inspection Act passed?
1906
Who was the President when the Meat Inspection Act was passed?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the purpose of the Meat Inspection Act?
To ensure the safety and quality of meat products for consumers
Which government agency was created as a result of the Meat Inspection Act?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What were the key provisions of the Meat Inspection Act?
Mandatory inspection of meat processing plants and the use of sanitary practices
What incident led to the passing of the Meat Inspection Act?
The publication of Upton Sinclair's novel 'The Jungle'
Was the Meat Inspection Act a federal or state law?
Federal law
What were the consequences of the Meat Inspection Act?
Improved meat safety, consumer confidence, and industry standards
Why did the Meat Inspection Act focus on meat products specifically?
Meat was prone to contamination and posed health risks if not properly inspected
Which act followed the Meat Inspection Act to further regulate food and drugs?
Pure Food and Drug Act
What was the public reaction to the Meat Inspection Act?
There was widespread support for the Act among consumers
Who advocated for the Meat Inspection Act?
Consumer groups and progressive reformers
What industry did the Meat Inspection Act primarily target?
The meatpacking industry
What standards did the Meat Inspection Act establish for meat processing?
Sanitary conditions, proper handling of meat, and accurate labeling
What was the impact of the Meat Inspection Act on meat exports?
Improved meat safety standards increased international confidence in American meat products
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When was the Meat Inspection Act passed?
1912
1890
1906
1920
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Who was the President when the Meat Inspection Act was passed?
Woodrow Wilson
William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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What industry did the Meat Inspection Act primarily target?
Automobile manufacturing
Textile production
Meatpacking industry
Mining industry
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What was the purpose of the Meat Inspection Act?
To regulate the fishing industry
To protect endangered species
To ensure the safety and quality of meat products for consumers
To promote vegetarianism
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Which government agency was created as a result of the Meat Inspection Act?
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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What were the key provisions of the Meat Inspection Act?
Tax incentives for small businesses
Promotion of organic farming practices
Mandatory inspection of meat processing plants and the use of sanitary practices
Prohibition of meat consumption
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What incident led to the passing of the Meat Inspection Act?
The Boston Tea Party
The Great Chicago Fire
The publication of Upton Sinclair's novel 'The Jungle'
The sinking of the Titanic
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Was the Meat Inspection Act a federal or state law?
State law
Federal law
International law
Tribal law
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What were the consequences of the Meat Inspection Act?
Increase in meat prices
Decrease in meat production
Improved meat safety, consumer confidence, and industry standards
Banning of meat imports
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Which act followed the Meat Inspection Act to further regulate food and drugs?
Clean Air Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
Pure Food and Drug Act
Equal Pay Act
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