World War I was an example of total war: when a war affects an entire country and all citizens must fight to help win the war. Even though people back at home were not suffering in trenches, the Great War deeply affected their lives. Governments on both sides of the war used propaganda to persuade their citizens that the fighting was necessary. They recruited everyone to help with the war effort. Women who had never been allowed to get jobs now worked in factories, making weapons. Families were allotted specific rations, or certain amounts of food and home goods, so that there would be enough food and materials to send to the boys at war. And finally, with so many dead young soldiers, everyone was grieving for their lost brothers, sons, husbands, and friends.

Question

Which of the following describes an effect of total war?

A
Soldiers fight using new technologies.

B
Families can only use specific amounts of certain foods.

C
Women were never allowed to get jobs.

D
Citizens fight against other citizens from trenches.

Answer 1

B - Families can only use specific amounts of certain foods.

This option describes an effect of total war, as it highlights the rationing and resource allocation that occurs when a country is heavily engaged in warfare.