Question

how did the federal government try to curb public consumption of food and fuel during world war ii?○ by establishing a system of rationing○ by encouraging people to buy war bonds○ by establishing a system of price controls○ by encouraging people to only drink milk

Explanation:

During World War II, the U.S. federal government implemented rationing to limit civilian consumption of food (like sugar, meat, butter) and fuel (like gasoline) to ensure sufficient supplies for the military. War bonds were for funding the war, not curbing consumption; price controls were for limiting inflation, not direct consumption curtailment; and the milk-only encouragement never occurred.

Answer:

by establishing a system of rationing