Campaign For Victory Gardens and Sugar Rationing Books

The video discusses the rise of home gardening in American backyards during wartime, emphasizing the slogan 'grow a garden for your family.' It then shifts to the logistics of sugar rationing, highlighting the government's efforts to manage resources. Finally, it warns against hoarding, explaining its detrimental effects on society and urging citizens to act responsibly.

What was the main purpose of the gardening initiative during the war?

• To reduce the workload of farmers

• To increase the export of crops

• To provide vegetables for families

• To beautify American backyards

How were sugar rations distributed to individuals?

• Through a weekly delivery service

• By purchasing at local stores

• Via community centers

• Using ration books with stamps

What was the weekly sugar allotment per individual during the rationing period?

• Two pounds

• Three-quarters of a pound

• Half a pound

• One pound

What did Rice Administrator Leon Henderson warn against during the rationing period?

• Overproduction of goods

• Ignoring government guidelines

• Excessive gardening

• Panicky buying

What was the consequence of hoarding according to the advertisement by New York Department stores?

• Increased prices

• Community disapproval

• Service to the Axis

• Legal penalties