History quiz

What did children take to school for lunch in early 1900s?

Rural areas:

- Homemade sandwiches (e.g., peanut butter and jelly, cheese, ham, fruit preserves)

- Leftover dinner from the night before

- Seasonal fruits (e.g., apples, oranges)

- Hard-boiled eggs

- Jars of homemade lemonade or buttermilk

- Homebaked treats

Urban Areas:

- Prepackaged sandwiches and snacks

- Fruit preserves

- Bottled soft drinks

- Ice cream

- Penny candy