Nylon Stockings Sale

The video discusses a government sale of nylon stockings in Greensboro, NC, following a crackdown on a black market ring. The government seized the stock and offered it at a controlled price, significantly lower than the black market rate. The sale was conducted with strict regulations, allowing only a few customers at a time to prevent chaos. The event highlights the government's efforts to control the market and ensure fair distribution.

What was the role of Uncle Sam in the sale of nylon stockings?

• He was a competitor.

• He was a manufacturer.

• He was a buyer.

• He was a salesman.

What was the consequence for the person involved in the black market ring?

• He was fined.

• He was sent to the penitentiary for two years.

• He was given a warning.

• He was promoted.

How many pairs of stockings could each customer purchase during the government sale?

• Four pairs

• Three pairs

• Two pairs

• One pair

What was the price of nylon stockings in the black market compared to the government sale?

• $10 in the black market, $5 in the government sale

• $1.65 in the black market, $15 in the government sale

• $5 in the black market, $10 in the government sale

• $15 in the black market, $1.65 in the government sale

What materials are mentioned as being significant to Mr. America?

• Silk and wool

• Nylons, rayons, and cottons

• Leather and denim

• Polyester and linen