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During World War II, Great Britain's foodstuffs, along with many liquids, household items, and other resources, were rationed almost from the start of hostilities until their end. The main reason? Most of these items were imported into the island-nation from overseas, yet Germany's submarine campaign was wearing down the merchant vessels transporting these items and, thus, they were in short supply.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoIn the United States during WW2, efforts to win the war meant that certain products needed for the war needed to be rationed in order to give preference to the needs of the US Military efforts. Thus as an example, gasoline needed to run military vehicles was rationed for the general public in the USA.
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∙ 15y agoSo that more food could be given to the troops.
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∙ 9y agoMaking the most of a limited supply or amount of something. It also deals with the basic concept of fairness for ALL.
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How did the government explain the importance of rationing to people?
in a musical called "ration or we run out of food and starve to death"
What were initials for rationing agency in ww11?
OPA Office of Price Administration Also see OPA Red/Blue Points library.duke.edu
During world war 2 the federal government reacted to shortages of various goods by?
Rationing. People had to get ration books for supplies to prevent hoarding.
Definition of Office of Price Administration?
Agency set up my congres (WWll) that had the power to fix rents, set max prices on goods, and set up a rationing system.
What is the point of the ten point program?
The point of The Ten Point Program is equality and freedom for Black persons / persons of color.
What is an OPA red point coin for?
There were used in the food rationing during World war 2.
Why do items get rationed during wars?
The main point of rationing by coupon is to prevent rationing by price. When a country is fighting a total war it does not want riots because of the prices of essential going sky high. Rationing by coupon is also to make sure that military needs are met.
Rationing?
the act of rationing
Where did rationing happen?
Rationing happpend in Britain
Where can you find information about World War 2 rationing?
To find information on rationing you can go to www.worldwar2.org.uk/rationing/89687/homework/school.htm To find information on rationing you can go to www.worldwar2.org.uk/rationing/89687/homework/school.htm To find information on rationing you can go to www.worldwar2.org.uk/rationing/89687/homework/school.htm
Did rationing affect children?
Rationing affected everyone.
What are some example sentences using the word rationing?
Rationing was done during World War II.We are rationing the chocolate during our diet.
How do prices act as a Rationing?
prices can not act as rationing device
Was there rationing during the Korean war?
No, there was no rationing in korean war
When did cloth rationing start?
Clothes Rationing started 2 years after food rationing! And it ended on 15 March 1949.
Why was rationing called rationing?
because they couldn't go out and by it becauseof the bomb
How do price act as a rationing device?
prices can not act as rationing device
