What was the primary purpose of purchasing war bonds during WWII?

Exploring War Bonds and Rationing on the WWII Homefront

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To support celebrity careers
To invest in stock markets
To finance the war effort
To create job opportunities
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which famous actress was mentioned as participating in the war bond tour?
Elizabeth Taylor
Marilyn Monroe
Hedy Lamarr
Audrey Hepburn
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the minimum city subscription goal to have the celebrity tour visit?
$500,000
$1 million
$2 million
$100,000
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Americans express their support for the Allied forces through bond purchases?
By volunteering
By attending concerts
By sending letters
By buying war bonds
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the first items to be rationed in the US during WWII?
Bread and cereals
Vegetables and fruits
Sugar and coffee
Meat and cheese
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Approximately what percentage of retail business was estimated to be black market transactions during rationing?
50%
75%
25%
10%
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Americans need to manage alongside money due to rationing?
Gift vouchers
Ration coupons
Credit cards
Discount coupons
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