Wait nope i was wrong it actually means <span>an Indian soldier serving under British or other European orders.</span>
I believe it is called a sultan
The native Americans used to live in camps and their environment were dry and humid in the summer seen in the picture
Following the rise of communism in Russia there was what was called the "Red Scare" in the United States which led to anti-communist activities such as the "Palmer Raids" which were carried out by Mitchell Palmer. Therefore, A) Attorney General Mitchell Palmer used the public's fear of communism to start a witch hunt for suspected communists is the best answer.
As Britain is an Island it is quite possible that the Axis managed to cut off our imported food supply.