Which of the following acts, passed in response to public outrage over conditions described in Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, was the first consumer protection legislation?
A)Civil Rights Act of 1964
B)Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890
C)Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1974
D)Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972
E)Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

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The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was passed in response to public outrage over conditions described in Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, making it the first consumer protection legislation. It aimed to ensure the safety and purity of food and medicines, requiring accurate labeling and prohibiting the sale of adulterated or misbranded products.

Which of the Following Acts, Passed in Response to Public