In doing this research project, I learned of the extent companies and big businesses would go to maximise profit. As the government didn't do or have strict quality control regulations in place, companies were able to cut corners, mislabel products, and sell products unfit for human consumption. The employers also exploited workers, knowing that if a worker left or was unable to work anymore, they could be easily replaced. A major portion of the work force were immigrants, who could not speak English and were hopeful for their future. This made them easy to take advantage of. If I had enough time, something I would look further into is the changes that the government enacted after the public outrage The Jungle caused. I want to know if these new quality control regulations were effective at all, and how they've improved in the current day. The topic of the exploitation of the 1900s meat packing industry isn't just something of the past. Many laborers still work under dangerous conditions and low wages today. Businesses still prioritize profit over employees.