HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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ensure adequate supplies was given to the U.S soldiers
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increase the number of imported goods
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raise production of domestic goods
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provide markets in Asia for American goods
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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: -One of the central problems nations faced during the war was procuring necessary foodstuffs for military use while ensuring that the civilian population remained adequately fed.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -Rationing is the limiting of goods or services that are in high demand and short supply. It is often undertaken by governments as a way of mitigating the impact of scarcity and dealing with economic challenges.
Detailed explanation-5: -1 lb pound of beef (or three-quarters of a pound of pork or one pound of. salted fish) 1 lb flour or bread per day. 3 lbs pounds of peas or beans per week. 1 pint of milk per day. 1 pint of rice per week. 1 quart of spruce beer or cider per day. a little molasses.