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They had to ration them, there was not enough goods. If they had not rationed it then businesses would have driven up prices. And to make it fair to everyone and prevent cost rises they rationed them.
The rest of the goods were needed for the war.
because there wasn't much!
Because the military had first choice.
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What was the main action the federal government took to help pay for the war effort during World War 2?
rationed supplies
During a time of war who is the GNP's largest purchaser of goods and services?
The U.S. government(Kaylop)
What was the point of rationing?
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.
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.
Who was president during the 2nd war for independence?
James Madison was the president during this war, also known as the War of 1812.
Why were consumer goods rationed during war?
To pay for militarise debt for World War 2
In order to provide supplies to war consumer goods were?
rationed
In order to provide supplies for war consumer goods were .?
rationed
Why was metal rationed during world war 2?
Metal was needed to build ships, planes, and tanks; so, individuals had to wait until after the war for new consumer goods made of metal. There were even scrap drives to collect metal to be recycled into armaments.
Why was soap rationed during World War 2?
Yes it was. Almost everything was rationed!
The accumulation of war bonds during World War 2 coupled with the scarcity of consumer goods led to?
inflation
What were five items that were rationed during World War 2?
list five items that were rationed during WWII and why they were rationed.
Was Gas rationed in 1950's?
Gasoline was never rationed during the 1950s. During World War II. Gasoline was rationed. Gasoline rationing stopped in the fall of 1945.
What things were not rationed?
I just read a news article that said fish and chips were not rationed during the war
What was it called when Americans had to make sacrifices on consumer goods during World War 2?
the cosmatological noise
Was bread rationed in Copenhagen?
yes during the world war 2. Sugar, butter and coffee was also rationed
What was rationed in the up during World War 2?
gas
