War Production At Home, Family Factory

The Herrington family, during a critical time, transformed their farmhouse into a factory to aid in war production. They worked alongside PAW to create machine tools, using salvaged materials from junk piles. The entire family, including grandchildren, contributed to this effort, embodying the spirit of typical Americans with a job to be done. Their work supported Army and Navy production, showcasing their resourcefulness and dedication.

What significant change did the Herrington family make to contribute to war production?

• They opened a local market.

• They started a new crop rotation system.

• They turned their farmhouse into a factory.

• They expanded their farmland.

Who did the Herrington family collaborate with to produce machine tools?

• A large corporation

• PAW

• A neighboring farm

• The local government

What was used to create the machinery for production?

• Donated tools from the community

• Imported machinery from abroad

• Salvaged machinery from junk piles

• Newly purchased equipment

How did the grandchildren contribute to the family's efforts?

• By managing the finances

• By providing support to the twin sons

• By designing new tools

• By marketing the products

What does the family's effort symbolize?

• An innovative educational method

• A new business model

• The typical American spirit of getting the job done

• A unique approach to farming