World War II Worksheets
Life on the Home Front - Rationing (1)

Rationed Food

Rationed Foods

Which foods were rationed during World War 2?

How much food did each person have?

How was rationed food distributed fairly? Describe the process.

What was the black market?

What extra foods were given to children?

Which foods were not rationed during the War?
What measures were taken to ensure that there was enough natural food?

Do you think that these measures were fair? Give reasons.

Things to do
Design a World War 2 recipe using ingredients which were rationed.

What effect do you think the shortage of food had on children? Write an account.
(Your grandparents or great grandparents could help you.)

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