Rationing Flashcards
1
Q
What did the German Uboats do?
A
They attacked ships carrying food to Britain
2
Q
What things did the people of Britain to help with the lack of food
A
Growing their own food
Not wasting any food
3
Q
What was rationing
A
Everyone was given cards that eliminated many of the things people could buy. These cards were stamped after the food was bought so people couldn’t buy more then they were entitled to
4
Q
What was the black market
A
It allowed people to buy extra food if they could afford it but it was illegal
5
Q
What percentage of the food eaten I’m Britain came from overseas
A
60
6
Q
Did rationing effect the middle class
A
No they had enough money to pay for the black market
