The Era Of The Great War #6: Rationing Flashcards
How much of Britains food was imported?
2/3
What ships did USA try to sink?
Britains and also Americas, even though that risked her joining the war
How did Britain combat the U-Boats?
- Organised Merchant ships in convoys and protected them with war ships
- rates of sinking decreased, food increased
What was Britains food supply threatened by?
German submarines known as U-Boats which attacked ships bringing in essential supplies
In 1914-1916, how did the government managed the food supply?
- introduced ’standard bread’ (used government regulation flour which was coarse than normal bread, so less grain needed to be used to make the same amount of flour)
- gardens and public parks were adapted for growing food
When was rationing introduced?
In stages from December 1917 - February 1918, after voluntary schemes had failed
What were British ships doing to German ports?
Blockading them
What was Germany’s plan to starve Britain?
By sinking 600,000 tonnes/month for 5months
When was voluntary rationing introduced?
1 February 1917
How many tonnes or British meat were sunk in 1917?
46000 tonnes
In February-June 1917, how much sugar did Germany sink?
85000 tonnes
Why couldn’t British horses be utilised?
At front line
How many acres of land was dug by 1918?
7million
By 1918, how much extra food was being produced?
About a months worth a year
What did Germany announce on Feb 1 1917?
That there would be unrestricted submarines warfare and they were going to prepare to blockade British ports
