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Sugar
Coffee
Butter
Meat
Canned fish
Cheese
Processed foods
Canned milk
Eggs
Chocolate
Soda
Rubber (tires, etc.)
Typewriters
Stoves
Cars
Bicycles
Shoes
Nylon and silk stockings
Cloth
Gasoline
Kerosene
Solid Fuel
Fuel Oil
They were rationed because either they were being used at war (for example, silk and nylon was used to make parachutes), or it was hard to get because the boats carrying the food were blown up.
Another reason products were rationed was to ensure everyone had enough to eat, to prevent hoarding, to keep inflation in check, and to ensure the wealthy didn't drive up prices by investing in commodities.
The government issued coupon books and gasoline stickers that indicated how much of a rationed item each household could buy, based on family size and need.
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Was bread rationed after the World War 2?
Bread was continued to be rationed in Europe and the UK after the war was over. The US and Canada were supplying the bread for many nations and people. They had to distribute it fairly and equally so rationing was still in place for bread and most foods.
When was fish rationed in the World War 2?
Fresh fish wasn't.Canned meats and fish 02 Feb 1943 in US 11 Mar 1940 in UK
How many fatalities did the US have during World War 2?
405,400 US casualties are recorded for World War 2
How many US civiliain casualties were there in World War 2?
1,700 US Civilians were killed during World War 2.
Why did the US have to ration during World War 2?
Rations were necessary world wide during World War II because the prolonged wars and vast amount of troops required much of the food production to survive. Food was not much of a problem in the US. Gasoline was rationed to reduce domestic consumption and make sure that the war machine had what it needed. Part of the reason was to make the public focus on the war effort. Some products as laundry detergent were not rationed even though they were in short supply.
What was the amount of bread you could have during World War 2?
Flour was rationed in the US but I don't know about bread. It may have just been harder to find since flour was rationed.
What things were rationed in the US during World War II?
sugar, oil, butter, leather, rice, and many other items.
What date was sugar rationed during World War 2?
05 May 1942 in US 08 Jan 1940 in UK
What did us World War 2 people eat in war?
Same as today, less meat, fat , sugar that were rationed
What is main reason why the US government rationed goods and many Americans planted victory gardens during World War 2?
This was done so more food could be sent to soldiers.
What 4 items other than food that were rationed by the government?
During World War II, the US government first rationed tires (January 1942 - shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor). Next were automobiles (February 1942), then typewriters (March 1942), and bicycles (May 1942).The US government also eventually issued ration coupons for:gasoline (petrol)typewriters (already being rationed)bicycles (already being rationed)footwearsilknylonfuel oilstovesfirewoodcoal
Who immigrated to the US during World War 2?
china immigrated us during 2nd world war
Was bread rationed after the World War 2?
Bread was continued to be rationed in Europe and the UK after the war was over. The US and Canada were supplying the bread for many nations and people. They had to distribute it fairly and equally so rationing was still in place for bread and most foods.
How did us government produce enough war supplies during world war ll?
They rationed metal, I can remember my father bringing my brother metal wagon in for scrap, he wouldn't stop crying for days about it. But a few weeks after my dad bought him a new one! Sacrifices my friend
When was fish rationed in the World War 2?
Fresh fish wasn't.Canned meats and fish 02 Feb 1943 in US 11 Mar 1940 in UK
Since Butter was not imported why was it rationed during World War 2 in the US?
This was to keep inflation in check as well as make sure all citizens were able to get their fair share. Butter was also needed to help feed U.S. troops.
Who was prsident during world war 1?
Woodrow Wilson was the President of the US during the first world war.
