Boys Called to Volunteer On Farms

The video discusses the need for young boys to volunteer in farming due to labor shortages caused by the Cold War. It highlights the acute employment issues in Maine, where adult labor is diverted to shipbuilding. The video also describes the daily life of volunteers, emphasizing the fun and rewards, including payment in Warstock.

Why is there a need for volunteers to help farmers during the Cold War?

• Because the Cold War had no impact on farming.

• Because the Cold War increased the number of hired hands.

• Because farmers wanted to train young boys.

• Because the Cold War decreased the number of available hired hands.

What specific problem is highlighted in the state of Maine?

• A severe farm employment issue due to shipbuilding demands.

• An excess of adult labor.

• A shortage of crops.

• A lack of interest in farming.

What activity do the volunteers engage in after a morning's work?

• They enjoy a good meal.

• They go to school.

• They relax at home.

• They attend a workshop.

What is one of the rewards for the volunteers at the end of the summer?

• A trip to the city.

• Payment in Warstock.

• A new bicycle.

• A certificate of appreciation.

What is the attitude of the young volunteers towards their work in the fields?

• They find it boring and tedious.

• They approach it with patriotic enthusiasm.

• They are indifferent to the work.

• They dislike the work but do it for the rewards.