Rationing

Rationing is a system used to appropriate resources to guarantee both adequate supply and fair distribution.  During World War II, a variety of items were rationed in the United States and other countries.  Some of these items included

• tires
• gasoline
• rubber
• shoes
• canned goods
• cheese
• meat
• coffee
• tobacco
• sugar

There were several types of ration books and stamps provided to designate the quantity allotted to each individual or family.