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.