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Some goods, like butter for instance, were unavailable or in short supply because of war rationing. Priority for these goods was given to the armed forces, so the civilian population had to forgo them until after the war.

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How did ww1 affect the lives of the Britain's civilian population?

World War 1 caused the government's spending in Britain to shift from consumer goods to military goods, lowering the standards of living. Also, loss of lives during the war disrupted many families.


Why did prices increase during world war 1?

Well, there were limited supplies to be sold and many people were willing to pay more for their daily goods so shops took advantage of that and increased prices.


Why were many common household goods rationed during World War 2?

During World War II, many common household goods were rationed to ensure that essential resources were allocated to support the war effort. This included items like sugar, meat, and gasoline, as production and supply were diverted to military needs. Rationing helped to prevent shortages and ensure equitable distribution among civilians, while also encouraging conservation and the use of substitutes. The system aimed to maintain morale and stability on the home front during a time of significant scarcity.


What is one way American women mobilized for the war effort?

During World War II, many women grew "Victory Gardens" at home to bolster the rationing of goods, since so much was diverted to the troops.


The American economy during World War 2 can be described as?

energized by high military spending and low unemployment The economy was stimulated by the war and the military's need for many goods and services. Many jobs were created as military contracts stimulated demand in thousands of factories.

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What were some contributions made by US civilians during World War 1?

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How was the smallpox a worldwide elimination of death during World War 2?

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What is main reason why the US government rationed goods and many Americans planted victory gardens during World War 2?

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What was the name of the policy that allowed waring countries to buy American goods?

The name of the policy that allowed warring countries to buy American goods was known as the Neutrality Act. There were many of these acts passed during the 30s in the hopes to keep the United States out of another world war.


Where did many in the advertising industry find work during World War 2?

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