Augustus Jackson and Ice Cream

What problem did Augustus Jackson notice about ice cream before he started experimenting with it?

• It melted too fast and was hard to store

• It didn’t taste sweet enough

• It was too hard to make

• It couldn’t be served in cones

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How did Augustus Jackson’s background as a chef help him make ice cream better?

• He already knew how to cook food quickly

• He was familiar with working with different ingredients and recipes

• He had worked in ice cream shops before

• He knew how to grow ice cream ingredients

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Augustus Jackson’s innovation involved changing the way ice cream was made and stored. Why was this important?

• It made ice cream cheaper to make

• It helped people enjoy ice cream in different flavors

• It allowed ice cream to stay cold longer and be transported more easily

• It made ice cream taste sweeter

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How did Augustus Jackson’s work impact the ice cream industry?

• It helped ice cream become a popular dessert that could be sold more easily

• It led to the creation of ice cream shops all over the world

• It made ice cream a healthy snack for children

• It created a new type of ice cream that became a worldwide trend

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Augustus Jackson’s ice cream was smoother and stayed cold longer than what people were used to. Why do you think this was important for his success?

• People loved ice cream that could be enjoyed for longer periods, and it didn’t melt too quickly

• The smooth texture made the ice cream easier to serve

• The coldness made it easier to transport across long distances

• The smoothness made it cheaper to make

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Why is the fact that Augustus Jackson was an African American man during the 19th century important in understanding his success?

• It shows how anyone, no matter their background, can contribute to society

• It highlights how the African American community had a strong influence on food culture

• It shows that African Americans had more opportunities in the 19th century than we might think

• It isn’t important, since race doesn’t affect success

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Augustus Jackson’s work is considered innovative. What does “innovative” mean?

• Old-fashioned

• Simple and easy to copy

• Creative and original

• Expensive and complicated

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How did Augustus Jackson’s ice cream invention contribute to the idea of making food accessible to everyone?

• He made ice cream free for everyone to enjoy

• He created a method that allowed businesses to sell ice cream in larger quantities, making it available to more people

• He invented a way to serve ice cream without using sugar

• He made ice cream healthier for all ages

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Augustus Jackson changed how ice cream was made. Do you think he faced challenges when trying to improve the recipe? Why or why not?

• Yes, because inventing something new often involves trial and error

• No, because he already knew how to make ice cream

• Yes, because no one was interested in ice cream at the time

• No, because he was the only one working on the idea

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What can we learn from Augustus Jackson's story about problem-solving and creativity?

• Sometimes the best solutions come from noticing a problem and trying to find a way to fix it

• It’s important to always follow instructions when creating something new

• Creativity is only important if you have lots of money

• It’s better to work alone rather than ask for help when solving problems

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