Andrea Lopez
ANT 103
Introduction/Chapter 1 questions
1. Remembering: What key historical events or factors led to the establishment of
the Hershey Company Town? Provide specific examples from the text to support
your answer.
The formation of the Hershey Company Town was deeply influenced by pivotal historical
events and strategic decisions. A central factor was Milton Hershey's groundbreaking
success in the chocolate industry. The text underscores how Hershey's innovative
approaches to chocolate-making propelled him to the forefront of the industry, setting
the stage for the establishment of the town. Moreover, the availability of local resources,
such as dairy for milk chocolate production, and the carefully chosen geographical
location further contributed to the flourishing of the Hershey Company Town.
➔ Text evidence:
◆ “Entrusted his multimillion-dollar candy fortune to American orphans” p. 8
◆ “Importantly, the Hershey Trust control of the chocolate company has
prevented the company from being acquired by a larger conglomerate and
possible relocated or liquidated” p.11
◆ “Milton Heresy maintained control of his control of his chocolate company
after its initial public offering on the stock market in 1927 and never let go”
p.11
◆ “Derail the Sale”- p. 26-28
2. Understanding: How does the author, Peter Kurie, introduce and frame the
concept of the Hershey Company Town in the introductory chapters? Discuss the
author's purpose and approach in setting the stage for the ethnographic study.
In the introductory chapters, Peter Kurie adeptly introduces and frames the concept of
the Hershey Company Town with a dual emphasis on historical context and
ethnographic exploration. By delving into Milton Hershey's visionary pursuits and the
historical roots of the town, Kurie lays a solid foundation for readers to comprehend the
town's significance. The author's purpose seems twofold: to unravel the historical
underpinnings of the town's creation and to pave the way for a comprehensive
