list five items that were rationed during WWII and why they were rationed.
rubber and gasoline
During both World Wars, the United States government tried to control the economy at home by rationing certain items in the grocery stores, like sugar and butter. They also rationed gasoline. The people were also asked to donate metal items for recycling and to buy Savings Bonds to fund the war efforts.
Food, Gasoline, rubber, metal
Coffee was allowed during World War II in Copenhagen. It was one of the many items that was rationed in Denmark during this time. Cigarettes and gasoline were also rationed.
gasoline, food and metal (Granby High School Students Do not read)
Cigarettes and meat were the main rationed items
list five items that were rationed during WWII and why they were rationed.
Rubber
Many of the countries who fought in ww2 were rationed. Food and gasoline were two main items that were rationed in ww2.
there was food clothing/cloth and tires and gas Rationed in WWII.
Items, food, clothing, etc. were rationed for everyone like all the other states
because demand exceeded supply.
rubber and gasoline
During both World Wars, the United States government tried to control the economy at home by rationing certain items in the grocery stores, like sugar and butter. They also rationed gasoline. The people were also asked to donate metal items for recycling and to buy Savings Bonds to fund the war efforts.
During World War 2, imported goods that included tinned items were rationed in Britain, and these were worth 16 points in your ration book. This was for a four week period. The items could be tinned fish and dried fruits.
to save metal for weapons and tanks and ships etc