1. AMERICAN HOMEFRONT DURING WWII pg. 18
“Ask not what your country can do for you but what can you do for your country.”
List 5-7 things you would be willing to do to support your country in a time of need? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

2. 1. Volunteerism
During World War II about 16,000,000 personnel served in the U.S. Military.
Approximately
11,200,000 in Army
4,200,000 in Navy
660,000 in Marines
Americans were willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

3. 2. WAR BONDS
Citizens would purchase bonds from the Government in order to raise revenue to support the war effort.
Bonds raised $185 billion dollars for the US Treasury during WWII, showing Americans were willing to contribute to the cause.

4. 3. Victory Gardens
Vegetable gardens planted by millions of Americans to supplement household needs to better ensure an adequate supply for soldiers.
America’s were willing do
without so the troops had
what they needed.

5. 4. RATIONING
To control raw materials Americans were asked to conserve or ration. It regulated the amount of goods you could obtain. Government issued ration books with coupons to use when purchasing rationed items.
EXAMPLES of Rationed items: (pick three to write down)
GAS/Fuels
TIRES
Rubber footwear/Shoes
Meats/Cheese
Sugar/Coffee
Nylons