The History of Candymaking in Harper's Ferry

The History of Candymaking in Harper's Ferry

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Interactive Video

History, Science, Arts

6th - 8th Grade

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The video explores True Treats, a unique historic candy company, and its approach to replicating candies from the past. It highlights the top five candies and consumer preferences, particularly the popularity of candy bars among men. The video then transitions to a hands-on demonstration of making strawberry gum drops, detailing each step from softening gelatin to adding color and flavor. The process concludes with the final touches and a tasting session, emphasizing the homemade charm and nostalgic feel of the candies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes True Treats unique compared to other candy stores?

They offer a wide variety of chocolates.

They are the only research-based historic candy company.

They sell only modern candies.

They focus on international candies.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candy is considered the most popular at True Treats?

Necco Wafers

Candy Bars

Turkestralite

Circus Peanuts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the biggest consumers of candy bars according to True Treats?

Children

Elderly

Men

Women

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in making strawberry gumdrops?

Soften the gelatin.

Refrigerate the mixture.

Color the mixture.

Add sugar to the mixture.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long should the strawberry gumdrop mixture be stirred after combining the syrup and gelatin?

20 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes