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Victory gardens, rationing, and Rosie the Riveter. How well do you remember life on the home front during World War II?

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What were the gardens Americans grew to supplement the food supply during WWII called?

About WWII Home Front

Victory gardens, rationing, and Rosie the Riveter. How well do you remember life on the home front during World War II? WWII Home Front packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. What were the gardens Americans grew to supplement the food supply during WWII called?

    Answer: Victory gardens

  2. 2. What iconic female figure encouraged women to work in factories during the war?

    Answer: Rosie the Riveter

  3. 3. What system limited the amount of certain goods each person could buy during the war?

    Answer: Rationing

  4. 4. Which of these items was NOT rationed during World War II?

    Answer: Bread

  5. 5. What were the government-issued stamps needed to purchase rationed goods called?

    Answer: Ration books

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WWII Home Front has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

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