The government issued ration books during World War II in order to - A-provide financial security for uninsured citizens
B-safeguard the profits of struggling businesses
C-ensure the fair distribution of scarce goods
D-allow consumers to buy imported goods at discounted rates

What event occurred that led to the weakening of mikhail gorbachev's authority as leader of the soviet union? a. threats by president reagan against the soviet union b. gorbachev's announcement that he would never retire c. the attempted overthrow by fellow communists d. the removal of lenin's remains from red square