Question

Why were Americans encouraged to grow their own food in victory gardens?

A. To increase the amount of food that could be sold to other nations.
B. To conserve resources for the war effort.
C. To spy on neighbors who were not focused on the war effort.
D. To feed the increased population of prisoners of war.

Answer 1

to conserve resources for the war effort

Answer 2

The main reason why Americans were encouraged to grow their own food in victory gardens was "B. To conserve resources for the war effort" since these were implemented during war time to ensure that enough food was left for those who could not farm.