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Define the term “production miracle” and explain why this term is used to describe American economic production during WWII. Discuss the historical factors that contributed to the US wartime “production miracle.”
Fresh poultry and eggs were not rationed (unless canned), and Americans ate increasing amounts of chicken. Some even raised chickens in their yards. People with access to large amounts of meat (like one woman who bought a cow with friends) also preserved meat by canning it (canning meat in fats is called potting).[10]
Poultry and egg production is an important part of agriculture and food production in the United States, especially in the Midwest. This website contains research-based, online STEM curriculum resources focused on the egg industry for elementary and high school students.
Poultry farming is a part of the United States's agricultural economy. History. "The best in the world" White Plymouth Rocks, 1910. In the United States, chickens were raised primarily on family farms or in some cases, in poultry colonies, such as Judge Emery's Poultry Colony [1] until about 1960.
1. Students will be able to identify the technology, consumer trends, and changes in poultry production throughout modern history. List of Resources. The following resources may be useful in teaching this lesson: National Chicken Council – http://www.nationalchickencouncil.com/ History World – http://www.historyworld.net/
Abstract: The main focus for students in the four lessons outlined below is to have them look at food rationing and see how families during WWII handled food rationing. Additionally, how did food rationing help the war effort? This unit is set up to have students look at primary sources both from Illinois and nationally. Background:
Large-scale and backyard poultry farming seem to oscillate every couple of generations. Here's a short history of poultry farming in the U.S.
