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History of Food Canning: War and Innovation
  • 1. Who is credited with the invention of canning?
A) Nicolas Appert
B) George Washington Carver
C) Louis Pasteur
D) Thomas Edison
  • 2. When was the process of canning first developed?
A) 1900
B) 1850
C) 1809
D) 1776
  • 3. Which war spurred the innovation of food preservation techniques, including canning?
A) World War II
B) Napoleonic Wars
C) World War I
D) American Civil War
  • 4. Which country was the first to develop commercial canning?
A) France
B) United States
C) Italy
D) Germany
  • 5. What is a primary benefit of canned foods during wartime?
A) Freshness
B) Long shelf life
C) Lower calories
D) Better taste
  • 6. What type of can is primarily used for canning foods today?
A) Glass jars
B) Plastic containers
C) Aluminum tins
D) Steel cans
  • 7. What role did canning play in the Industrial Revolution?
A) Reduction of food waste
B) Mass production of food
C) Increased fresh produce availability
D) Improvement of farming techniques
  • 8. What type of food was first canned by Appert?
A) Soups
B) Fruits
C) Vegetables
D) Meat
  • 9. Which of the following diseases is associated with improperly canned foods?
A) Salmonella
B) Botulism
C) Scurvy
D) E. coli infection
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