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What was the main reason behind renaming 'hamburgers' as 'salisbury steak' during World War I?
Americans wanted to differentiate their food from German-influenced names
What was the impact of World War I on the naming of 'hamburgers'?
It resulted in a name change to 'salisbury steak'
What motivated the change of name from 'hamburger' to 'salisbury steak'?
Anti-German sentiments in the US
Why did Americans rename 'hamburgers' during World War I?
To show their anger towards Germans
What led to the creation of 'salisbury steak' as an alternative to 'hamburger'?
American patriotism and nationalism
How many men were in the U.S. armed services in early 1917?
850,000
What was the approximate size of the U.S. military in early 1917?
Approximately 850,000
In early 1917, the U.S. had a military size of:
Around 850,000
What was the U.S. military's size in early 1917, in terms of the number of men?
Around 850,000
In early 1917, the U.S. armed services had how many men?
Around 850,000
Study Notes
World War I Era
- During World War I, "hamburgers" were referred to as "Salisbury steak" due to anti-German sentiment in the United States.
U.S. Armed Services in 1917
- In early 1917, the U.S. had 850,000 men in the armed services.
Discover the surprising reason behind the name change from 'hamburgers' to 'Salisbury steak' during World War I. Learn about the historical event that led to this culinary transformation. Test your knowledge of American history and food culture with this quiz.
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