WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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Question
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Food was needed for the soldiers overseas.
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Food products had little value for retailers.
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Food products were used to make uniforms.
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Food needed to be sent to the Chinese for the war.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Labor and transportation shortages made it hard to harvest and move fruits and vegetables to market. So, the government turned to its citizens and encouraged them to plant “Victory Gardens.” They wanted individuals to provide their own fruits and vegetables. Nearly 20 million Americans answered the call.
Detailed explanation-2: -What Is a Victory Garden? Victory gardens were vegetable gardens planted during the world wars in order to ensure an adequate food supply for civilians and troops.
Detailed explanation-3: -In wartime, governments encouraged people to plant victory gardens not only to supplement their rations but also to boost morale. They were used along with rationing stamps and cards to reduce pressure on the food supply.
Detailed explanation-4: -Supplies such as gasoline, butter, sugar and canned milk were rationed because they needed to be diverted to the war effort. War also disrupted trade, limiting the availability of some goods.
Detailed explanation-5: -Some of the most popular produce grown included beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, peas, tomatoes, turnips, squash and Swiss chard.