The government introduced rationing because certain things were in short supply during the war, and rationing was the only way to make sure everyone got their fair share.
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RATIONING DURING WORLD WAR II ... Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum; Topic ... Rationing began almost immediately. In some states, nonessential use of gasoline was limited to 3 gallons per week.
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The role of World War II Rationing in the history of the United States of America. ... Possession of a coupon book did not guarantee that sugar would be available. Americans learned to utilize what they had during rationing time.
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Civil Defence in England 1939-45 ... Rationing of food and clothing was extensive. Issued in October 1939, the Ration Book became familiar to every citizen during the war. The start of rationing was postponed, owing it was said to a Stop Rationing!
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CLOTHES RATIONING DURING; WORLD WAR TWO - YEAR 5; During the Second World War, every man, woman and child was allowed 48 coupons per year for clothes. ITEM COUPONS; Overcoat or raincoat 5; Jacket or blazer 6; Boy’s trousers 6;
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Clothes were rationed during the war just like food, petrol and soap. Clothing rationing began on 1 June 1941. Everyone was allowed 66 clothing coupons a year, which more or less added up to one complete outfit a year.
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Actually I knew I had some WWI stuff in there when I added information in the 2nd post under the title "other food rationing tidbits". I was thinking of calling the thread "Food rationing during war time", but changed my mind since 95% of it was WWII.
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Go to WHO IS THIS STORYTELLER CALLED ARIEL? - Add a comment - Go to THE TAPESTRY OF LOVE : A DIGRESSION. Food and other rationing during WWII.
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For most Nebraskans, the first sign or the war's impact was the unprecedented rationing of more than 20 essential items. The first item to be rationed nationwide was sugar, which was soon followed ... A popular slogan during those years was: "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." ... Nebraska & WWII: Pearl Harbor...
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This lecture examines the domestic side of World War II and the changes that took place in American society during the war. ... How did American involvement in WWII affect the political attitudes of liberals? C ... Rationing eventually frustrated many Americans. For the first time in years, they had money to spend, but there were...
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