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Upton Sinclair's writings are reviewed at http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/sinclair.htm. His political life is emphasized at http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/sinclair.html. Why might this site emphasize his political activities? (It also offers a link to an online edition of The Jungle, often considered his most influential novel.)
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The history of prohibition is presented at http://prohibition.osu.edu/content/WhyProhibition.htm. According to this site, what were some of the things non-drinkers feared about those who drank alcohol? What did saloons do to "increase profits"? What is the source of the statistics given here on saloons per capita? What attitude do you think this site holds on the subject of prohibition? What is your evidence? Now check out the argument at http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=1017. How can a person test the reliability of the information provided? Do you think this issue can be addressed in an unbiased manner?







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