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The dark history of Graham crackers - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Learning Stats

B2

CEFR लेवल

614

Total Words

385

Unique Words

7/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 63%

सबटाइटल्स (75 segments)

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It was the early 1800s, and Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham

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believed Americans had a big problem—

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not just with their bodies, but with their souls.

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He argued that overindulgence was fueling their baser desires,

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making them immoral and oversexed.

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To curb this corruption, Graham and fellow puritanical reformers

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advocated for food they thought could curb a variety of appetites.

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Following the American Revolution,

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Key Vocabulary (19)

food A1 noun

edible substance

"The food is good."

health A2 noun

Health refers to the state of being free from illness or injury, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. It is used to describe how well a person's body or mind is functioning overall.

corn A1 noun

Corn is a tall plant that produces yellow grains on a large cob, which are eaten as a vegetable or ground into flour. It is one of the most popular cereal grains in the world and is a staple food in many cultures.

"The corn is important."

diet A1 noun

A diet is the food and drink that a person or animal usually eats every day. It can also refer to a special plan where a person eats specific foods to lose weight or for medical reasons.

"The diet is important."

century A1 noun

A century is a period of 100 years. It is a common unit of time used to group historical events and long durations.

"The century is important."

movement A1 noun

In art, a movement is a group of artists who share similar ideas, styles, or goals during a specific time. It describes a trend or a period in art history, such as Impressionism or Pop Art.

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