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How did Herbert Hoover and the Food Administration gain success?
  1. They issued war bonds to pay for World War I.
  2. They gave subsidies to U.S. farmers.
  3. They severely rationed meat, sugar, and milk during World War I.
  4. They relied on the volunteer effort to conserve food and energy during the war.
Explanation
Answer - D - Herbert Hoover and the Food Administration gained success by relying upon the volunteer effort to conserve food and energy during the war.

Key Takeaway: During World War I, Herbert Hoover and the Food Administration relied upon what was known as “voluntary compliance.” This allowed Hoover to limit the public’s consumption of key products like sugar, meat, milk, and energy without actually having to sanction a government ration.
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