The Dark History of Wonder Bread

What is the main focus of the video on Wonder Bread?

• The marketing strategies of Wonder Bread

• The dark history and evolution of Wonder Bread

• The recipes using Wonder Bread

• The nutritional benefits of Wonder Bread

Which ancient civilization first used bread as a form of payment?

• Babylonians

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Romans

What innovation in the 1830s changed the way flour was produced?

• The roller mill

• The steam engine

• The water-powered mill

• The electric mixer

Which company played a significant role in the industrialization of bread production in the U.S.?

• Taggart Baking Company

• Pillsbury

• Ward Baking Company

• Wonder Bakeries

What was a common perception of dark bread in immigrant-run bakeries in the early 20th century?

• It was considered a luxury item

• It was preferred by the elite

• It symbolized lower-class living

• It was seen as a health food

What was the government's response to the health concerns related to white bread during World War II?

• They banned white bread

• They ignored the concerns

• They enriched white bread with vitamins and minerals

• They promoted whole grain bread

What was the public's reaction to the government-ordered ban on sliced bread during World War II?

• They supported it

• They were confused

• They were indifferent

• They were hostile

In what decade did whole wheat bread outsell white bread for the first time in U.S. history?

• 1970s

• 2000s

• 1960s

• 1980s

What diet trends contributed to the decline in popularity of white bread?

• Low-fat and high-protein

• Mediterranean and paleo

• Atkins and keto

• Vegan and vegetarian

How has the cultural perception of white bread changed over time?

• It is now associated with poverty

• It has always been seen as a luxury

• It is seen as a gourmet item

• It is considered a health food