Out of the statements below, mark the four that were true for the World War II Home Front war effort. (U5.3) (Units 5-8 EOC Study Notes) TEKS - 7(F)(4 points) Responses Victory gardens supported the war effort by people growing their own food in their yards/gardens at home. Victory gardens supported the war effort by people growing their own food in their yards/gardens at home. Women took on roles to support the war effort by going to work in factories. These ladies were nicknamed 'Rosie the Riveter.' Women took on roles to support the war effort by going to work in factories. These ladies were nicknamed 'Rosie the Riveter.' People were asked to gather items that could be recycled, so they had metal, rubber and paper drives. People were asked to gather items that could be recycled, so they had metal, rubber and paper drives. Many men decided to stay home so they took on roles traditionally worked by migrants. Many men decided to stay home so they took on roles traditionally worked by migrants. Rationing of foods like meat, coffee, butter and sugar to allow for more to go overseas to the soldiers. Rationing of foods like meat, coffee, butter and sugar to allow for more to go overseas to the soldiers. Children were not really allowed to participate in the activities of the Home Front. These tasks were deemed too dangerous for children. Children were not really allowed to participate in the activities of the Home Front. These tasks were deemed too dangerous for children. The American Red Cross only went overseas to help the soldiers there. They did nothing for the Home Front effort.

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The four true statements regarding the World War II Home Front war effort are:

  1. Victory gardens supported the war effort by people growing their own food in their yards/gardens at home.

  2. Women took on roles to support the war effort by going to work in factories. These ladies were nicknamed 'Rosie the Riveter.'

  3. People were asked to gather items that could be recycled, so they had metal, rubber, and paper drives.

  4. Rationing of foods like meat, coffee, butter, and sugar allowed for more to go overseas to the soldiers.

The other statements regarding men taking on roles traditionally worked by migrants and children not being allowed to participate in Home Front activities, as well as the American Red Cross's involvement, are not accurate.