US government food rationing during World War I food panic

During World War One, the United States learned that volunteer-based rationing of scarce commodities led to chaos and black market issues. This necessitated government intervention to establish emergency food lines to distribute food to the populace, who faced hardships due to these inefficiencies.

What lesson did the United States learn from World War One?

• To rely solely on volunteer efforts

• To improve management of scarce resources

• To avoid involvement in global conflicts

• To increase military spending

What was the basis for managing vital commodities during World War One?

• Private sector management

• International cooperation

• A purely volunteer basis

• Mandatory government control

What was one consequence of managing commodities on a volunteer basis?

• Increased production

• Lower prices

• Efficient distribution

• Resulting chaos

Why did governmental agencies have to establish emergency food lines?

• Due to a surplus of food

• To combat black market activities

• To promote local businesses

• To export food to allies

What hardships did the populace face due to the black market?

• Suffered hardships

• Increased employment

• Improved living conditions

• Access to luxury goods