-These two photographs depicting American children shopping with ration books and collecting metal for local scrap drives during World War II reveal that .
A) scarcity impacted many American families
B) overproduction led to more expensive goods in markets
C) propaganda had little impact on American children
D) children played a marginal patriotic role on the home front

Question

-These two photographs depicting American children shopping with ration books and collecting metal for local scrap drives during World War II reveal that .
A) scarcity impacted many American families 
B) overproduction led to more expensive goods in markets 
C) propaganda had little impact on American children 
D) children played a marginal patriotic role on the home front

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The photographs showing children shopping with ration books and collecting metal for scrap drives indicate that scarcity affected many aspects of life in the United States during World War II, including the lives of families and children. Ration books were used to limit the consumption of scarce goods, and collecting scrap metal was a way for even children to contribute to the war effort by providing materials for weapons and equipment.

-These Two Photographs Depicting American Children Shopping with Ration Books