Question

Read each question and choose the best answer. "in time of war, our ordinary ideas of what we will consume and how we are able to spend our money must be set aside. the usual peace time activities of the country must be subordinated to a single huge job—the carrying on of a war which calls upon us for our utmost in resources and effort. the job of every consumer, therefore, in this period of war is to change his consumption and his spending of money in such a way as to help carry on the war in every way possible, and to release productive capacity of every sort for defense effort, and at the same time keep up the health and morale of himself and his family."—suggestions to county committees of consumer interests what is the purpose of this passage?

Answer 1

The purpose of this passage is clearly the need to create a unified Homefront during times of war. It is imperative that citizens at home combine their efforts in order to make sure that the country can be victorious in war and therefore be able to continue their way of life. It is important that individual citizens give back to the war. During the world wars, many American citizen bought Bonds to help finance the war, create Victory Gardens so they don't take food away from soldiers, and share rides in order to save oil and gasoline. These efforts were promoted by propaganda that also served as reminders that the country needs to pull their efforts and resources together in time of war.