War Impact Economy Flashcards
1
Q
How many govt munitions factories were started
A
250
2
Q
By what year were all coal mines under govt control?
A
1917
3
Q
What happened in december 1916
A
The ministry of shipping took over ships
4
Q
Railways went under govt control from
A
The very start
5
Q
The govt took over the supply and importation of food and raw materials to ensure
A
Fair distribution
6
Q
There were huge food imports, what % of wheat was imported?
A
80
7
Q
In what year was rationing introduced?
A
1918
8
Q
What attack in 1917 caused more problems regarding food
A
Submarine
9
Q
Who encouraged home grown produce
A
Govt
