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World War II on the Home Front

Question 3 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

During World War II, what prompted many Americans to grow their own produce in Victory gardens?

Answer
A
A shortage of workers and transportation made it hard to get crops.
B
The government closed all food shops until the end of the war.
C
Most food shops were converted to war equipment manufacturers.
D
The government established strict curfews that limited shopping opportunities.

Explanation

Many farmworkers and transportation resources were redirected to support the war, making it harder to produce and distribute food. Growing vegetables at home helped families supplement the food supply. The correct choice is A, a shortage of workers and transportation made it hard to get crops.

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