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Gabby Coulter
on Dec 11, 2024
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Why did businesses support the Pure Food and Drug Act?
A) They knew they were liable if they harmed the health of consumers with spoiled products.
B) They wanted to protect their workers from spoiled foods.
C) They saw their own market share dwindle as superior European foods grew more popular.
D) They understood that greater public confidence in the quality of their products helped sales.
E) They were concerned about the health and welfare of their workers.
Pure Food and Drug Act
A United States federal law passed in 1906 aimed at regulating the labeling and safety of food and pharmaceutical products to protect consumers from dangerous and mislabeled products.
Public Confidence
The level of trust and faith that the general population has in the effectiveness, integrity, and actions of an organization, government, or individual.
- Comprehend the connection between Progressive reforms and the formation of economic and social policies.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the connection between Progressive reforms and the formation of economic and social policies.
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