Consumer activism's early beginnings were fueled by rising prices, conditions in the meat industry, and scandals in the drug industry in the early 1900s.

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Consumer activism began to gain momentum in the early 1900s due to various issues such as rising prices, poor conditions in the meat industry as highlighted in Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle", and scandals in the drug industry (such as the misuse of morphine and other addictive drugs). These factors led to the formation of consumer advocacy groups and the push for government regulations to protect consumers.

Consumer Activism's Early Beginnings Were Fueled by Rising Prices, Conditions