Upper Crust

Upper Crust

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English

6th - 7th Grade

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The video explores the term 'upper crust', often used to describe the rich and powerful. It discusses various theories about its origin, including a story from England about bread baking. The term also refers to the top layer of the earth and hats in the 1800s. All meanings share a common theme of referring to the top or highest part of something, explaining its association with the elite.

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What does the term 'upper crust' refer to in society?

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What is one theory about the origin of the phrase 'upper crust'?

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How were the top and bottom parts of bread distributed in old kitchens according to the text?

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In what context were people's hats or heads referred to as 'upper crust' in the 1800s?

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What commonality do all meanings of 'upper crust' share?

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