6. Use the political cartoons below to answer the following question. Source: U.S. Food Administration, 1917 What were these propaganda posters encouraging United States citizens to do? A. to encourage agricultural self-sufficiency and become less dependent on imported goods B. to direct farmers to grow fewer crops in order to maintain food prices and help fund the war C. to persuade citizens to alter their food purchasing habits in order to assist the war effort in

To accurately answer this question, we need to consider the historical context and typical themes of U.S. Food Administration propaganda during 1917. During World War I, the U.S. government launched campaigns to encourage citizens to conserve food and alter their consumption habits to support the war effort.<br /><br />The correct answer is likely:<br /><br />C. to persuade citizens to alter their food purchasing habits in order to assist the war effort in Europe<br /><br />This aligns with the historical efforts of the U.S. Food Administration, which encouraged Americans to reduce consumption of certain foods so that more could be sent to support troops and allies in Europe.