Expansion of Government Power Flashcards
1
Q
war production board
A
- would ask factories to switch to making war materials
- government and business working together
2
Q
price administration
A
- government freezes all prices in the store during the war
- government takes over all wages during the war
- economic system stays steady during the war
3
Q
rationing
A
- food purchased must have a government stamp
- saving food for soldiers
4
Q
national war labor board
A
- if you are making war materials - you will NOT strike
- “together we win”
- factories must continue producing war materials
- anti-strike law (nos trikes during the war - unpatriotic)
5
Q
remember this…
A
in a democracy, people control society - and the government answers to the people. during wwii, the government takes over society and the people do what is needed. during war, this is very common practice
6
Q
which of the following did the government not have control over during wwii
A
political votes
7
Q
the _______ put a ceiling on wages during wwii
A
national war labor board
8
Q
during wwii the government ______
A
expanded their power and control
9
Q
prices in stores were _________
A
frozen during wwii
