Which of the following is NOT true of the "black market" during wartime rationing?
A. Counterfeit and stolen rationing coupons were sold for gas and tires.
B. The majority of people used it some of the time, as the rationing system was complex and difficult to follow.
C. Crime syndicates, some which had sold liquor during Prohibition, were involved in the "black market."
D. Courts handed down very severe penalties for anyone caught involved in these "anti-American" activities.
Answer: D
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