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Rationing during World War II was established to maximize the provisions required by the military. Certain foods, items like tires, gasoline and other items had to go to the military first to keep the forces prepared to fight effectively. Additionally, some items became harder to obtain due to the war. For example, sugar had to be shipped across the ocean and shipping when German U-boats were a threat became difficult.
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When were breakfast cereals rationed in WW2?
Aug 1942 in UK
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
What two things were rationed?
Cigarettes and meat were the main rationed items
Was sweetcorn rationed?
No, in the United States no vegetables were rationed. The only things I remember as being rationed were butter, sugar, meat and gasoline. We had coupons for gasoline and tokens for the edible things.
What things were not rationed?
I just read a news article that said fish and chips were not rationed during the war
What things were rationed in Number the Stars?
Butter had been rationed because the Germans just gave it to their army
What kind of stuff got rationed in world war 2?
some things that were rationed in WWll was milk sugar
When did sweets come off ration after World War 2?
sweets werent rationed but sugar was rationed in the USA from May 05 1942 until 1946. In UK 1940 until 1953
What 5 foods were not rationed?
Water was not rationed. Potatoes were not rationed because they were plentiful in the USA but in England they were rationed. Depending on which country or area where you lived pork meats were not rationed. Things like salt. baking soda, spices, vanilla, baking powder were not on the ration lists. Some medicines were not rationed but antibiotics and medicines needed in the war front were rationed amongst the medical facilities. In the USA some vegetables and fruit did not need to be rationed but the people were encouraged to grow victory gardens so the vegetables and fruits used in the military forces' rations and kitchens could be plentiful. In England they had rationing for ten years and it was for an extensive list of things. Cars were not rationed because they discontinued building cars in both countries. The gasoline was rationed as well as tires. Blackout Drapery and Curtains were not rationed. Sand bags were not rationed. Things like dishes, photos, stationary, etc were not rationed.
Why were things were rationed?
To save up ammunition and food
What happend in history today 4th of May?
On May 4, 1942, the United States rationed their first foods.
Was food the only thing rationed?
No. EVERYTHING was rationed. Tobacco, Rubber, Gasoline, much more
