At the beginning of World War II, a rationing system was established in the United States. Ration stamps or cards were issued for a variety of commodities such as canned milk and gasoline. Canned milk was only available to babies and small children. In this example, canned milk was allocated through
A) personal characteristics.
B) market price.
C) majority rule.
D) first-come, first-served.

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Canned milk was allocated based on personal characteristics, specifically age, as it was only available to babies and small children.

At the Beginning of World War II, a Rationing System