Question

Many historians have argued that the conditions represented in the novel The Jungle were caused by

Answer 1

A) the country's strict belief in laissez-faire economics.

Answer 2

#1) Many historians have argued that the conditions represented in the novel The Jungle were caused by
Answer: Corrupt Economic System. The book depicts working class poverty, the lack of social supports, harsh and unpleasant living and working conditions, and a hopelessness among many workers. These elements are contrasted with the deeply rooted corruption of people in power.