Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle to expose the appalling working conditions in the meat-packing industry. His description of diseased, rotten, and contaminated meat shocked the public and led to new federal food safety laws. Before the turn of the 20th century, a major reform movement had emerged in the United States.
Sample response: The cost of higher education needs to be reduced to prepare future students for the jobs they will need, and to fuel the nation's ongoing research and technological development. An investment in online education will reduce costs and increase accessibility.
