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The things that were rationed at height of rationing were: Bacon and Ham 4oz Cheese 2-4-8oz Margarine 4oz Butter 2oz Milk 2-3 pints Houshehold milk 1 packet every four weeks Sugar 8oz Jam 1lb every two months Tea 2oz Eggs 1 fresh each week, if possible usually every two Dried eggs 1 packet every 4 weeks Sweetsa 12oz every 4 weeks
During World War I, food was rationed to prevent food shortages and hoarding of food. Foods that were rationed were sugar, meat, butter, cheese and margarine. Ration cards were issued and people had to register with their butcher and grocer to purchase these foods.
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Did the solders drink coffee and tea in world war 1?
In Britain in World War 2 tea was available but rationed.
How did the government exercise control over the economy during world war 1?
They established caps on wages and prices, and rationed many items that were needed for the war effort.
How did rationing in World War 1 compare to World War 2 rationing?
Rationing didn't start until the end of WW1, whereas in WW2 it started almost immediately. The amounts of food rationed were different. In WW2 clothing was rationed. In WW1 the poor civilians were happy with rationing as, paradoxically, they had access to more food and a better lifestyle. However the rich people were not so happy with it and attempted to get more food from the black market. There was a thriving black market during both wars.
What was in the soldiers parcels in world war 1?
Socks, Food, Pictures, Sunglasses and food
How did the soldiers of world war 1 package their food?
Very carefully.
Why did food have to be rationed in world war 1?
because there was a shortage
Was water a rationed food during World War 1?
No, water was not a rationed food. however, things like potatoes, sugar, and meat were rationed. The government established special days such as meatless mondays and wheatless wednesdays.
Why were eggs hard to get in world war 1?
Because they were rationed.
What was in a World War 1 rations?
clothes and food there were alsorts of food you could buy but all rationed if you didnt get there quick to the shops you probably wouldn't get your rations they will prob have all gone. and condoms
Did the solders drink coffee and tea in world war 1?
In Britain in World War 2 tea was available but rationed.
How did the government exercise control over the economy during world war 1?
They established caps on wages and prices, and rationed many items that were needed for the war effort.
What food was rationed?
Unfortunately, subway sandwiches had to be rationed. this made chubway A VERY ANGRY BOY. After 1 day without a precious subway, chubway started a rampage where he eat a world record 391 12" Meatball Marinara snadwiches and burned down every bakery in London. this was also known as the great fire of London
What was life like for people at home during world war 1?
Life on the European homefront during World War 1 was full of sacrifice and struggle by everyone. Things like food, clothing and gasoline were all rationed and making do was the thing to do. People who were used to having enough of everything were forced to plant gardens and mend their clothes just to get by from day to day.
What did women do in World War I that is about World War 1?
in WW1 (world war 1) women were making food in factory and weapons for the solders
What group directed the food administration during world war 1 World War 1?
Herbert Hoover
Food leaflets weapons in World War 1?
Food leaflets were not used as weapons in World War 1. The leaflets were dropped to inform people where to find food that had been airdopped.
Food during World War 1?
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