Hello, Jell-O! C Creating Connections Social Studies US History II For such an un-fussy dessert, Jell-O has had a surprisingly important role in American culture. The history of the instant gelatin classic gives us a taste of 20th century social changes in the United States. And those changes include some Image credit: General Foods madness. mid-century mealtime Corporation Gelatin-based foods were first developed as a medieval European delicacy. Then, in colonial America, they were reserved for the mega-rich. Gelatin was made by boiling animal bones. This required a big kitchen, time, and assistance. But after the Industrial Revolution made large- scale processed food production possible,a cough syrup maker came up with Jell-O instant gelatin Now everyone According to the Article why did companies start pushing their processed foods on modern homemakers? A. They recognized that more people needed to stretch their dollars when making elaborate meals. B. They knew that home cooks who were working more outside the house wanted quicker meals. C. They could sell more Spam after health warnings cautioned people about eating too much sugar. D. They needed new customers after their contracts for quick-serve foods for troops had ended.