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Flashcards on Pure Food and Drug Act
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What is the Pure Food and Drug Act?
A law passed in 1906 to ensure the safety and labeling of food and drugs sold in the United States.
When was the Pure Food and Drug Act passed?
1906
Why was the Pure Food and Drug Act passed?
To protect consumers from unsafe and mislabeled products.
Who was responsible for the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
President Theodore Roosevelt
What agency was created as a result of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What were some key provisions of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Labeling requirements, prohibition of misbranding and adulteration, inspection of food and drugs
How did the Pure Food and Drug Act impact society?
It led to improved food and drug safety standards and increased consumer trust.
What other landmark laws followed the Pure Food and Drug Act?
The Meat Inspection Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
What is the significance of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
It was a major milestone in consumer protection and government regulation of food and drugs.
What challenges did the Pure Food and Drug Act face?
Limited resources for enforcement and resistance from certain industries.
What is the current status of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Some provisions have been amended or replaced, but its core principles remain in effect.
Which president signed the Pure Food and Drug Act into law?
President Theodore Roosevelt
What was the public reaction to the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Many people supported it as a necessary step towards consumer safety and public health.
What industries were particularly affected by the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Food processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics
What role did Upton Sinclair's book 'The Jungle' play in the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
It exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry and generated public outrage.
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When was the Pure Food and Drug Act passed?
1908
1910
1906
1912
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Who was responsible for the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
President William Howard Taft
President Woodrow Wilson
President Theodore Roosevelt
President Calvin Coolidge
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What agency was created as a result of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
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What were some key provisions of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Taxation of imported goods
Regulation of banking industry
Labeling requirements, prohibition of misbranding and adulteration, inspection of food and drugs
Consumer protection against unfair business practices
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What is the significance of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
First federal law to regulate healthcare
Established universal healthcare system
Major milestone in consumer protection and government regulation of food and drugs
Enforced religious dietary restrictions
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What other landmark laws followed the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Meat Inspection Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Social Security Act
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What challenges did the Pure Food and Drug Act face?
Overregulation of the pharmaceutical industry
Resistance from labor unions
Limited resources for enforcement and resistance from certain industries
Lack of public support
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Which president signed the Pure Food and Drug Act into law?
President William McKinley
President John F. Kennedy
President Theodore Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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What was the public reaction to the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Widespread protests and riots
Lawsuits filed by business owners
Many people supported it as a necessary step towards consumer safety and public health
Boycotts of American products
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What role did Upton Sinclair's book 'The Jungle' play in the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
It called for stricter immigration policies
It advocated for the abolition of child labor
It exposed corruption in the political system
It exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry and generated public outrage
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