Question

During World War II, the U.S. government created a system to ration the distribution of certain resources such as petroleum.

How did this new system of regulation affect the distribution of resources in the United States?

A.
It limited the number of goods individuals could purchase.

B.
It supplied members of the upper class better quality goods.

C.
It granted more privileges to wealthy business owners.

D.
It provided more goods and services to the working class.

Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is: It limited the number of goods individuals could purchase.

Explanation: War rationing was a system where need was analyzed and people were given priorities and access to a particular segment of the resources in proportion to their need. The highest priority was given to the war effort.