Question

why did the u.s. government urge civilians to plant victory gardens during the second world war?
food products had little value for resale
food needed to be sent to the chinese for the war.
food products were used to make uniforms.
food was needed for the soldiers overseas.
clear all

Explanation:

During World War II, the U.S. government promoted Victory Gardens so that more food could be sent to soldiers fighting overseas. The other options are incorrect: food wasn't sent to Chinese for the war (the U.S. was fighting in multiple theaters, and the main need was for their own soldiers), food products aren't used to make uniforms, and food products had value for civilians (Victory Gardens supplemented civilian food while freeing up commercial food for soldiers).

Answer:

D. Food was needed for the soldiers overseas (assuming the last option is D; if the options are labeled as per the image, the correct option is the one stating "Food was needed for the soldiers overseas").