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The Five Cent War

A sudden and unexpected uprising of children protesting a small price increase in chocolate bars from five cents to eight cents led to a remarkable and far-reaching consequence.

In 1947, a small increase in the price of chocolate bars from five cents to eight cents triggered a nationwide chocolate bar rebellion led by children, sparking a national sensation and communist conspiracy accusations.

Info about The Five Cent War

Studio(s): Travesty Productions

Originally Released: Canada, Apr 26, 2003

Genres:Documentary