An engery crisis caused long line-ups at gas pumps.there were what were called gas wars where station owners would drop gas prices so low that people actually fought to get to the pumps.
During the 1950s many believed Americas culture was
The cast majority of new homes in the 1950s were built in the
amphetamine use and abuse in the U.S. from the 1950s to the present.
Many social critics in the 1950s criticized Americans for their conformity. The 1950s were a time of consumerism and everyone wanted to fit in and realize the American Dream.
there was food clothing/cloth and tires and gas Rationed in WWII.
gas
My understanding is that gas was rationed in 1943, so probably no more than .20-.25/ gal.
they rationed food , gas and other resources. it changed their lives
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Coal is a non-renewable natural resource meaning that when it runs out it cannot be easily replaced. It was rationed in the United Kingdom until the mid 1950s following the end of World War II.
25¢ and you could ask the attendant to give you "a dollars worth of gas."
Cigarettes and meat were the main rationed items
During World War II many products were rationed, including butter and sugar,Caught in a snowstorm when the car broke down, the family rationed the little food they had with them.
Many of the countries who fought in ww2 were rationed. Food and gasoline were two main items that were rationed in ww2.
Water was not rationed. Potatoes were not rationed because they were plentiful in the USA but in England they were rationed. Depending on which country or area where you lived pork meats were not rationed. Things like salt. baking soda, spices, vanilla, baking powder were not on the ration lists. Some medicines were not rationed but antibiotics and medicines needed in the war front were rationed amongst the medical facilities. In the USA some vegetables and fruit did not need to be rationed but the people were encouraged to grow victory gardens so the vegetables and fruits used in the military forces' rations and kitchens could be plentiful. In England they had rationing for ten years and it was for an extensive list of things. Cars were not rationed because they discontinued building cars in both countries. The gasoline was rationed as well as tires. Blackout Drapery and Curtains were not rationed. Sand bags were not rationed. Things like dishes, photos, stationary, etc were not rationed.
In Britain, a large number of foods and other items were rationed. In the US, dairy products such as eggs, milk, and butter were rationed. One result was the wider use of margarine. Similarly, coffee was rationed, leading to a number of substitutes of varying acceptability.