Question

What was the stated purpose of the Food Administration during the Great War? A. It was to set up food banks for Americans B. It was to reduce civilian food consumption C. It provided food to the unemployed D. It collected food donations to be sent to soldiers in Europe

Answer 1

Answer: The stated purpose of the food administration during the great war was to reduce food consumption by civilians (B)

Explanation:

The U. S. Food Administration was the department responsible for the administration of the United States army abroad and food reserves of its allies during the World War 1. An important role of the United States Food Administration was the regulation of the price of wheat in the market.

During the war, the United States was short of commodities because the commodities were sold to their allies hence, every citizen were asked to donate horses, weapons and ammunition they had to help supply the army. It was done so that food for soldiers wouldn't be an issue.

Answer 2

Answer: D

It collected food donations to be sent to soldiers in Europe

Explanation:

On August, 1917 almost immediately after US joined the World War I, the US food administration was set up to manage wartime supply of food. A voluntary program was set up where Americans were encouraged to donate foods to US troops and its allies by modifying their eating habits and also reducing their consumption levels.