Question

What was the main reason for growing victory gardens during World War II?

(1 point)
Responses

To allow families to grow their own food.
To allow families to grow their own food.

To sell vegetables for a large profit.
To sell vegetables for a large profit.

To provide jobs for unemployed farm workers.
To provide jobs for unemployed farm workers.

To create public parks in urban areas.
To create public parks in urban areas.

Answer 1

To allow families to grow their own food.

Reason: Victory gardens supplemented rationed food supplies and reduced pressure on the public food system so more commercial produce could be sent to the military.