investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations,
What is the definition to capitalism
200
good paying job
What is Jurgis wanting to get for his family
200
symbolism
What is used throughout the book
300
Antanas
Who is the son of Jurgis and Ona
300
Phil Connor
Who is the boss of Ona who rapes her and gets the entire family fired
300
buying votes
What politician's do with immigrants to get their votes.
300
freedom
What is Jurgis "thought" he would get living in the United States
300
corruption
What the author wants us to understand about this time period
400
Teta Elbieta
Who is another relative of Jurgis?
400
slaughterhouses, sickness and deaths, constant replacement of new immigrants for the ones who have been worn down by the tireless work
What is means to work in "Packingtown"
400
total evil of greed, child labor, diseased meat to unsuspecting public.
What the meaning of capitalism is in the book.
400
poverty
What happens to the "American Dream" for Jurgis
400
early 1900's (1900-1098)
What is the time frame of the book
500
Stanislovis
Who is a young family member who must go to work at age 12
500
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
What is outcome from the novel's portrayal of the meat industry.
500
socialism
What is the cure for the capitalism and problems with society during this time period
500
survival of the -Social Darwinisn
What is important to remember about the story and what happens to the characters from beginning to end of story