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