Upton Sinclair's work was intended to open Americans' eyes to the meatpacking industry by denouncing the exploitation of workers and immigrants, the unsanitary conditions of the factories from which Americans make their flesh and the corruption of power this was so blatantly hidden. With the 2013 History Day Project's theme of rights and responsibilities, Upton Sinclair fits in perfectly; all the work of this being could be related to the theme. Throughout his life Sinclair focused on politics and his literary work often showed his political views, such as The Jungle with its anti-capitalist undertone, focusing more on socialism. Sinclair felt it was his responsibility, coming from his background, to give voice to the voiceless; with his education and influences, he was able to “…find a voice, and also a means of support” (Sinclair 1906, 594). He knew it was his responsibility to share his experiences with the world to bring about change, and he knew he owed it to working people, the pillars of America, to help them claim their rights. Sinclair once said, “…the life they [workers] live is not to be endured by men…” (1906, 595), simply stating that it was the right of workers to live a life in which they were not slaves; he aimed to realize this belief when he wrote The Jungle. Throughout the process of writing The Jungle Upton Sinclair wanted to awaken the American people - the rich and less affluent were his primary target - to the darkness that was happening in meatpacking. industry to the thousands of immigrant and native workers. He says his primary purpose failed as his discovery of the unspeakable deeds inside Chicago's stockyards became more recognized; some of his most famous words explain this... in the center of the card... an attempt would be needed and helped push him in the right direction; although still imperfect, it is an incredible improvement today over what it was in 1900, and it is rare for people to discuss the good Sinclair did. The Jungle was elaborately and truthfully written by Upton Sinclair to shock the nation (and the world). ) in the hope that it might enlighten the immigrants who provided them with food; in writing, Sinclair not only drew attention to the immigrant and native-born workers who suffered for a living while working in the meatpacking industry, but also exposed truths about the industry that no one except insiders knew. He denounced the exploitation of workers, the unsanitary conditions of the factories and the corruption of power; Sinclair had a great influence on improving the meatpacking industry and shed light on its evolution.