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WWII Rationing
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World War II Homefront
Rationing
Rationing regulated what people could buy
Why did the government do this?
What
it is
Control supply and Demand
Control supply & demand
Remember we learned that when a LOT of people want something that's not available the price goes up? Well during the war, goods had to be conserved to make sure there was enough for the troops. The government needed a way to conserve AND keep prices fair.
Avoid Public Anger and Shortages
Avoid public anger or riots over shortages
When people are limited it can often lead to frustration. Think of a time you couldn't have something you wanted. The government needed to make sure it wouldn't lead to riots
Keep Prices Fair
Be sure prices were fair so EVERYONE could afford to buy goods
Without government controlling prices with ration stamps the prices would skyrocket meaning only the rich could afford the things they wanted and needed.
How it worked
Individuals went to the nearby school to be interviewed about their family. The interview determined the size and needs of each family to determine the appropriate number of coupons
"Blue Stamps" were all canned, bottled, or frozen fruits & veggies AND soups, baby food, juice, etc.
(processed foods)
"Red Stamps"
were meats, butter, fat, oils, and some cheese
Positive Impact
>Recycling
-Americans recycled metal, paper, rubber
>Conservation
-Instead of buying fruits and veggies Americans planted "Victory Gardens" and grew their own
-20 million produced 40% of all vegetables
>Nutrition
-To adjust housewives held "training sessions" to plan meals, conserve food, or can their own items
The Black Market
Negative Impact
People illegally bought rationed goods at higher prices. In the US the items most often sold were sugar and gasoline