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Question

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

GASOLINE RATION CARD

B-2

GRE

Why did the federal government issue items such as this during World War II?

(1 point)

to encourage volunteerism on the home front

to ensure military forces had enough fuel and other supplies

to recruit people to serve in the military

to spur factory and farm production for the war effort

Answer 1

The federal government issued items such as gasoline ration cards during World War II to ensure military forces had enough fuel and other supplies. This was necessary to support the war effort and maintain military operations.