Impact of Rationing During WWI

What was one impact of rationing during WWI?

• Malnutrition stopped

• Food shortages increased

• Luxury goods became more common

• Trade with other countries increased

How did rationing affect the health of people during WWI?

• The health of the majority of people improved

• The health of the majority of people worsened

• There was no change in health

• Only children's health improved

What was a result of everyone getting an equal amount of food during WWI?

• Increased social inequality

• Equal distribution of food

• Decreased food production

• Increased food waste

What market opened for people who could afford it during WWI?

• Black Market

• Farmers' Market

• Stock Market

• Supermarket

What were people encouraged to do in their gardens during WWI?

• Grow their own food

• Build shelters

• Raise livestock

• Plant flowers

How were public gardens and parks used during WWI?

• Adapted to grow food

• Turned into recreational areas

• Closed to the public

• Used for military training

What were people encouraged not to do with food during WWI?

• Waste food

• Share food

• Sell food

• Cook food

How did the government help improve poor people's diets during WWI?

• By freezing food prices

• By increasing food imports

• By banning certain foods

• By providing free meals

What was a common practice to conserve food during WWI?

• Increasing food imports

• Organizing food festivals

• Encouraging food exports

• Implementing meatless days

What was a significant challenge faced by families due to rationing in WWI?

• Excessive food waste

• Difficulty in obtaining basic necessities

• Overabundance of luxury items

• Increased food prices