Why did the federal government issue items such as this during World War II? A. to encourage volunteerism on the home front
B. to ensure military forces had enough fuel and other supplies
C. to recruit people to serve in the military
D. to spur factory and farm production for the war effort

B

Explanation:

During the Second World War, Americans were asked to make sacrifices in many ways. ... Supplies such as gasoline, butter, sugar and canned milk were rationed because they needed to be diverted to the war effort. War also disrupted trade, limiting the availability of some goods.

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