Potatoes and Slavery: Historical Insights

<p>1807 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He convinced Louis XVI to grow potatoes to demonstrate their value. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Farmers stole potatoes from the guarded fields during a lapse in security. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ontario (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potage Parmentier (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kingston (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bolivia and surrounding areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1834 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The male blossom (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text does not provide information about common varieties of South American squash. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the only edible member of the orchid family. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spanish explorers learned it from indigenous Caribbean tribes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fungus that grows on corn and is considered a delicacy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Couscous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Maize God's Body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nobles, warriors, and Aztec emperors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It destroys the corn crop. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tobacco (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cape gooseberry and cherimoya (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chinampas, or floating fields (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maximize land use and soil moisture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because of a prophecy involving an eagle and a cactus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potatoes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cinnamon and cloves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constructing roads above the lake water and draining swamps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They served as a trellis for the beans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10-113 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1900 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distributing blankets from smallpox patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They destroyed families and culture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Widespread civil rights violations and discrimination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cattle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wheat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cilantro (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apple (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paying European settlers for each Penobscot person killed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1980-1990 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A narrowing gap between urban and rural settings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Christmas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It aligns with the First Amendment right to free speech. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0.4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It could lead to increased political corruption. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Broadening holiday spectrum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It cannot be corrupt and that the spending would be transparent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spanish brought the potato to Europe after conquering Inca Empire in the 16th century.

Europeans initially saw potatoes as dangerous and connected to various ailments.

The potato became widely grown in the US starting in 1719.

Antoine-Auguste Parmentier promoted the potato's benefits to Louis XVI in France.

Parmentier studied how potatoes could alleviate famine in France.

A soup made from potatoes named after Parmentier.

Squash originated in Bolivia and nearby regions around 500 BC.

The male blossom of squash is used in various cuisines.

Fruits that are originally from the Andes Mountains, including Cape gooseberry, pepino, tamarillo, and cherimoya.

A farming method used by Mayans involving corn, beans, and squash planted together for efficient growth.

Floating agricultural fields invented by the Aztecs for farming on lakes using irrigation ditches.

The capital city of the Aztec Empire, built on an island in a lake with a unique urban design.

A system of timekeeping and a significant artifact of the Aztec culture reflecting their understanding of astronomy.

A method of agriculture that minimizes effort and maximizes output, exemplified by Mayan practices.

Important agricultural products of the Aztecs, including corn, beans, and squash, which were essential for their diet.

Bees were acknowledged in Aztec culture, used in honey production and pollination of crops.

The practice of slavery existed in British North America (now Canada) from the 1500s to the 1800s.

An act passed in Upper Canada to gradually end slavery.

A network aiding escaped enslaved individuals from the U.S. to Canada.

The year when slavery was officially abolished in the British Empire.

A community in Ontario known for its success in helping Black refugees from the U.S.

The only edible member of the orchid family, used in perfumes and flavoring.

Originated in lowland tropical forests of Central and Northern South America.

Vanilla flowers open for 8 hours and must be hand-pollinated before closing.

The term corn originally referred to any grain; maize comes from Spanish.

Corn was domesticated in central Mexico around 3400 BCE.

Commonly used in tamales, tacos, and tortillas.

A fungus on corn considered a delicacy, starts white then turns black.

Chocolate was a beverage for nobles and warriors, served at banquets.

The number of immigrants in the US increased significantly from 1970 to 2010, reaching about 35 million.

The U.S. is known for its melting pot identity, where diverse cultures blend and create fusion.

Christianity is the religion with the largest representation in the United States.

The court ruled that limiting independent spending by corporations violates the First Amendment.

Justice Kennedy argued that independent political spending cannot be corrupt and should be transparent.

Major religious holidays in the U.S. include Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving.

There is a broadening of holiday spectrums and fading regional food distinctions due to immigration.

Immigration impacts urban and rural settings differently, contributing to societal changes.

The systematic destruction of Native American communities and cultures in the Americas.

Estimates suggest over 10-113 million Native Americans lived in the Americas before European contact.

By 1900, the estimated Native American population was under 300,000 due to genocidal practices.

Blankets infected with smallpox were deliberately given to Native Americans to spread disease.

European settlers were incentivized with payments for killing Penobscot individuals.

Intentional actions taken to ruin the food sources of Native Americans.

Schools designed to assimilate Native American children, destroying families and cultures.

Widespread discrimination and denial of rights against Native Americans, prevalent in the 20th century.

The movement of crops, animals, and food practices between the Old World and the Americas.

New food types like barley, wheat, and various veggies were introduced from Europe, Africa, and Asia.