World War II Worksheets
Life on the Home Front - Rationing (2)

Clothes and Fuel

Double-breasted suit

When were clothes first rationed?

Why was it necessary to ration clothes?

What materials were in short supply?

How did people overcome some of the problems regarding the rationing of clothes?

How were suits affected by rationing? Look at the pictures.

Single-breasted suit

How much petrol were people allowed during the war?

Were extra petrol coupons allowed?

When were new cars made unavailable for civilians?

Do you think this was fair? Give reasons.

Do you think that there were many private vehicles around at this time? Give reasons for your answers.

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