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Iconic American Brands

Authored by Ailish McGrath

History

12th Grade

Iconic American Brands
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Lunch just wouldn't be lunch without this comfort food with its recognizable red and white label. Andy Warhol helped bring it to iconic status with his paintings. Which American favorite is it?

Campbell's Soup

Heinz Ketchup

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

Hershey's Chocolate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 1938, native Oklahoman Sylvan Goldman invented something that has become a staple of every grocery store and supermarket. The telescoping type was later invented by Orla Watson. What did Goldman invent that is so integral to our shopping experience?

grocery cart

shopping basket

checkout counter

shopping list

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It began as a rags-to-riches story and grew to become a leader in the greeting card business. With very little money but a keen business sense, Joyce Hall went from a small business of printing postcards to a successful greeting card company. Anyone who has bought one of these cards will recognize the crown above the company's name. Which card company is it?

Hallmark Cards

American Greetings

Papyrus

Carlton Cards

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Inspired by the TV series 'The Lieutenant,' toy creator Stan Weston introduced a new toy in 1964 aimed at young boys. Marketed as an action figure rather than a doll, what did Weston create?

G.I. Joe

Barbie

Transformers

Hot Wheels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the 1870s, a Connecticut baking company began using thin pie plates for their pies. Tossing these pie tins in the air became the rage among college students. These plates led to a toy made out of plastic in the shape of a flying saucer. It was named for a Connecticut baking company. What was this toy called?

Frisbee

Yo-yo

Hula Hoop

Slinky

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This product was originally called 'Candied Popcorn and Peanuts.' The cover of the box shows a sailor boy (Sailor Jack) and his dog Bingo. Name this snack first introduced at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

Cracker Jack

Pop Rocks

Cotton Candy

Tootsie Roll

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Edwin Binney and his cousin C. Harold Smith, who both had backgrounds in color technology, started experimenting with colors in the late 19th century and created something for children that is still being used by young budding artists. What did the cousins create?

Crayola Crayons

Play-Doh

Etch A Sketch

LEGO

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