What happened when rationing and restrictions ended after world war ii? ?

opened the floodgates to consumer purchases

Explanation:

With tve intention to make Britain weak, Germany restricted the supplies of food and other goods such as furniture, clothing and also petrol. After World War II, when these restrictions and rationing finished, the floodgates were opened so that consumers could purchase what they wanted in large quantities.

b. africa to the americas

explanation:

(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity