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Why did the US government encourage citizens to plant Victory Gardens during World War 2?
Victory Gardens (and other gardens in other nations) were planted to reduce the need for fruits and vegetables under the ration programs and to increase the amount of fresh vegetables people could consume. Any one who had excess vegetables, berries, fruit could share them with people who could not grow gardens.
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Who started making victory gardens in WW1?
President Hoover
Did the us government have to ration food during World War 1?
Yes, they did. You make have heard of "victory gardens". A victory garden is a home vegetable garden created to boost food productions. This was developed in WWI, but made popular in WWII. It was used in both.
Did people grow tomatoes in World War 2?
yes in Victory Gardens
What is world war 1 victory cabbage?
During WWI and WWII Americans planted "victory gardens." By being self sufficient, Americans freed up needed food for the troops and cut back on the need for food coupons. More food was sent to soldiers and more resources were available for supplies for soldiers. The American war effort by the citizens of the USA was an important part of the war effort and eventual allied victory.
How did victory gardens play a a role in the war effort?
Growing Victory Gardens were one way that civilians could contribute to the war effort from the home front. By growing their own food civilians were able to increase their self-sufficiency and increase food resources sent to American soldiers overseas.
Why did the US government encourage people to grow victory gardens?
To reduce the demand on the food rationing system for fruits and vegetables which could be grown at home.
What were victory gardens made of in world war 2?
Victory gardens were gardens maintained by individuals to reduce the strain of the infrastructure. The government encouraged people to raise and can their own food.
When was Victory Gardens Theater created?
Victory Gardens Theater was created in 1974.
When was Victory Gardens created?
Victory Gardens was created on 1991-07-01.
What did victory gardens do?
Victory gardens were basically gardens that you would get v food and then mostly ration them to the soldiers out in war.
What are the gardens planted by home owners called?
victory gardens
Grow victory gardens?
no thanks
Gardens planted to produce more food for the war effort?
Victory gardens
What where home gardens called during World War II?
'Victory gardens'
What did Victory Gardens and Recycling have to do with World War 2?
Victory Gardens raised 40% of fresh vegatables and recycling helped make war materials quicker and cheaper
What are the release dates for Crockett's Victory Garden - 1975 Inspired Gardens?
Crockett's Victory Garden - 1975 Inspired Gardens was released on: USA: 10 October 2009
What were the gardens called that were used to send food to troops during World War 2?
Victory Gardens .
