Question

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

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

Answer 1

The most accurate reason that prompted many Americans to grow their own produce in Victory gardens during World War II was **a shortage of workers and transportation made it hard to get crops.** Victory gardens were seen as a way to supplement food supplies and support the war effort by reducing demand on commercial agricultural production.