Rationing Worksheet

World War II Rationing

Part 1: Below is a list of items that were rationed during World War II. Describe how or why these items were rationed. What was the alternate use of the items, meaning how were they being used for the war. Use complete sentences and be sure that the answers given are complete and well thought out. You may use the Internet, books, newspaper articles, documents from the Winona Historical Society, and other reliable sources.

1. Sugar

2. Fuel Oil

3. Gasoline

4. Shoes

5. Tires

6. Nylons

7. Wood

8. Metal

9. Cloth

10. Meat

Part 2: On a separate sheet of paper make your own list of five new items not on the previous list that were rationed during the war. Describe how the item was used and why it was being rationed.