AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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return to the gold standard
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outlaw labor unions
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impose rationing and price controls
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integrate the military
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Detailed explanation-1: -Rationing involved setting limits on purchasing certain high-demand items. The government issued a number of “points” to each person, even babies, which had to be turned in along with money to purchase goods made with restricted items.
Detailed explanation-2: -In January 1940, the British government introduced food rationing. The scheme was designed to ensure fair shares for all at a time of national shortage. The Ministry of Food was responsible for overseeing rationing. Every man, woman and child was given a ration book with coupons.
Detailed explanation-3: -In May 1942, the rationing of consumer goods began with the Office of Price Administration setting price limits and rationing food and other commodities in order to ensure the proper distribution of resources, manage shortages, and discourage hoarding and needless consumption.
Detailed explanation-4: -War Rationing Begins Families were issued ration stamps that were used to buy their allotment of everything from meat, sugar, fat, butter, vegetables and fruit to gas, tires, clothing and fuel oil.