Exploring the Nation's First Modern Supermarket

What year did the first modern supermarket open in the United States?

A) 1930

B) 1925

C) 1940

Answer:

The correct answer is A) 1930.

The nation's first modern supermarket opened in Queens, New York in 1930. It was called the Harlem River Cooperative Supermarket and it revolutionized the grocery industry by putting many independent stores out of business.

The founder, Cora Walker, introduced a new concept where individual shareholders could buy shares of the supermarket. This allowed the supermarket to provide quality food at fair prices to its customers.