Great! Now that you have reviewed some of the names and terms associated with the Progressive Era, you are ready to learn more about the impact of the federal laws caused by The Jungle and the Progressive Movement.Watch the following two videos to see the impact of the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act more than 100 years after their passage.

President Theodore Roosevelt and Federal Legislation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Quick Reflection - How has consumer safety changed since the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act were passed in 1906? Do you think the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has any negative effects on businesses and consumers? Explain.