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Trivia Quiz - episode 3

Test your investigative skills and knowledge of history below. Just answer true or false and then click through for the answers. The questions are based on the three cases of Episode 3 .

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1. Coca-Cola was invented by an Atlanta plumber who first used the concoction to clear drains-until he realized it tasted too good for that use.
2. The original secret ingredient in Coca-Cola was codeine.
3. Dr. John Pemberton, Coke's creator, made millions of dollars thanks to his bubbly drink.
4. The Bread and Roses strike of 1912 was an action taken by immigrants on the West Coast to improve the quality of bread and produce available to them in their neighborhoods.
5. Children under the age of 14 were not allowed to work in factories at the turn of the century.
6. The Lawrence Textile Strike of 1912 was unique in labor history because the strikers actually won their cause.
7. The Battle of Vicksburg was one of the first battles of the Civil War.
8. Vicksburg was an important battle in the Civil War because the Union needed to gain control of the Mississippi in order to win
9. The principal commander of the battle of Vicksburg and the inventor of Coca-Cola were the same person: John Pemberton.
10. Testing a supposed antique map under UV light is a good way to check for authenticity.