Liberty bonds were used primarily to help finance the US’s involvement in World War I. The government issued these bonds to raise money for military expenses and support the war effort. People purchased the bonds as a way to lend money to the government, which they would later be repaid with interest. While the other options relate to aspects of the home front during the war, the main purpose of Liberty bonds was financing the war.
What were liberty bonds used for on the home front?
to limit the amount of food people could purchase
to help finance the US’s involvement in World War I
to persuade people to support the US in the war
to raise money for relief organizations such as the YWCA
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