Question

As discussed in the lecture, how did Victory Gardens help the American effort in World War I?

a. Americans gave loans to the government to purchase supplies
b. Americans grew their own food so more food could be sent overseas
c. Americans limited freedom of speech to support the war
d. Americans participated in creating propaganda against Germans

Answer 1

Americans grew their own food so more food could be sent overseas

Answer 2

b. Americans grew their own food so more food could be sent overseas

Step-by-step explanation:

War gardening, or victory gardens is a policy mapped out by Hoover who was the head of US Food Administration. This policy provided American citizens an opportunity to assist with the war effort.

Americans were encouraged to produce their own food, planting vegetable gardens in their backyards, churchyards, city parks, and playgrounds.