Question

Which of the following is a true statement about the original "Uncle Sam"?

A:His real name was Sam Wilson, and he supplied meat for the U.S. Army during the War of 1812.

B:He killed Tecumseh during the War of 1812.

C:He led an unorganized American army to victory over the British Army at the Battle of New Orleans.

D:He was an American soldier who fought heroically during the War of 1812.

Answer 1

The term Uncle Sam is reputedly derived from a Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who supplied rations for the soldiers. There was a requirement at the time for contractors to stamp onto the food they were sending, their name and where the rations came from. Wilson's packages were labeled “E.A – US.” When someone asked what that stood for, a coworker joked and said “Elbert Anderson (the contractor) and Uncle Sam,” referring to Sam Wilson, though it actually stood for United States.

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