Sinclair’s impact on the food industry within America can be compared to Jose Marti, A hero in his native Cuba, Jose Marti is often called the "Apostle of Cuban Independence" for his writings and political work in which he argued for Cuba’s independence from Spain in the 19th century. His writings advocated Cuban sovereignty from all foreign rulers, including the United States. Marti died in action in 1895, three years before Cuba achieved its dream of independence. The reasons these two authors are comparable because both of them wrote for a purpose, to stir the awareness of their audience. They were each an activist in their own way during their era.
