USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

NEW FRANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did the settlers eat when they first arrived in New France? Check all that are true.
A
berries they picked
B
vegetables they grew, like squash and corn.
C
Pizza
D
wild animals like moose and bear
E
Farm animals like sheep and cows
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -People could always rely on soup, made from all of the most common vegetables, such as peas, cabbage or onions. Apparently, onion soup delighted everyone’s palate. Settlers were fond of beef stew as a main dish. In fall, they might serve goose roasted with apples or roasted barded poultry.

Detailed explanation-2: -French chefs and restaurants bolstered the popularity of French cuisine and made the first yeast breads in North America while bringing technical farming skills that vastly improved American rice and wines. Huguenots grew and prepared the first okra, artichokes, and tomatoes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oysters, salmon, and sardines were staples, as was potage-meat boiled with vegetables. According to his sister-in-law, the Princess Palatine, the king had an insatiable appetite.

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