Match the descriptions to the various aspects of total war during world war i. people rationed food and other goods so they could be used by soldiers. the government set prices for goods and services. mandatory conscription was established to recruit more soldiers for the war. the government withheld bad news, allowing mainly positive news to reach the public. the government controlled public opinion through posters and other media. workers were prohibited from going on strikes. civilians were limited to a certain amount of gasoline to save it for the war effort.