💥The war caused the British to ration basic foods and strictly control prices.
🛒Food imports in pre-war Great Britain accounted for 2/3 of its consumption.
💰The war put the British on an eating level with a dollar a year man.
🍴The British introduced rationing for various basic foods, only exempting bread and vegetables.
👗Clothing, cosmetics, and other luxury goods were heavily taxed and subject to strict purchase restrictions.
What changes did the war bring to the food buying habits of the British?
—The war led to a decrease in food imports by half, rationing of basic foods except bread and vegetables, and strict price control.
How did the war change the purchasing power of the British people?
—The war put the British on an eating level with a dollar a year man, drastically reducing their consumption.
What were the rationing procedures for clothing and cosmetics?
—Clothing, cosmetics, and other luxury goods were subject to purchase restrictions and high purchase taxes.
How did the war impact the availability of certain goods?
—Many shops faced shortages and had limited stocks, requiring people to search for substitutes or alternative products.
What challenges did women face in maintaining their appearance?
—Women had to be creative in their clothing choices, as they had limited clothing coupons and faced strict purchase restrictions on cosmetics and luxury goods.
00:01The war caused a social revolution in Britain, changing the buying habits and living habits of the people.
02:00Food imports in pre-war Great Britain accounted for 2/3 of its consumption.
04:52Rationing was introduced for various basic foods, except for bread and vegetables.
06:41Clothing, cosmetics, and luxury goods were heavily taxed and subject to purchase restrictions.
08:09The war led to price increases and taxation on items like tobacco and beer.
