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During the war, 'Victory Gardens' were encouraged by the government to:

  1. Provide a source of income for unemployed urban residents
  2. Train citizens in survival skills in case of an invasion
  3. Test new chemical fertilizers developed for the military
  4. Reduce pressure on the food supply and support rationing
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Correct answer: Reduce pressure on the food supply and support rationing

By growing their own vegetables, civilians ensured that more commercially produced food could be sent to soldiers overseas. At their peak, these gardens produced nearly 40% of all vegetables grown in the U.S.

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