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Who popularized the term 'military industrial complex' and when?
Who popularized the term 'military industrial complex' and when?
Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?
Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?
What three factors reflected the rise of imperialism in the late nineteenth century?
What three factors reflected the rise of imperialism in the late nineteenth century?
Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?
Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?
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Which act gave the Federal Power Commission (FPC) new functions in the 1960s and 70s?
Which act gave the Federal Power Commission (FPC) new functions in the 1960s and 70s?
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Which of the following was NOT a result of the National Defense Act of 1920?
Which of the following was NOT a result of the National Defense Act of 1920?
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During World War II, how many planes were initially proposed to be produced per year by the aviation industry?
During World War II, how many planes were initially proposed to be produced per year by the aviation industry?
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What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?
What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?
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What percentage of the GNP did government spending account for in 1940?
What percentage of the GNP did government spending account for in 1940?
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Between 1945 and 1971, what percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?
Between 1945 and 1971, what percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?
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Which agency was responsible for inspecting over-the-counter drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
Which agency was responsible for inspecting over-the-counter drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
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What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
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Why did the aviation industry struggle as a result of World War I?
Why did the aviation industry struggle as a result of World War I?
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Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?
Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?
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Which company did Morgan acquire in 1915 to create an armament trust?
Which company did Morgan acquire in 1915 to create an armament trust?
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Which act did NOT enlarge the FDA's authority?
Which act did NOT enlarge the FDA's authority?
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What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?
What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?
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What is the OSHA and why is it controversial in the business world?
What is the OSHA and why is it controversial in the business world?
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What is a concern regarding the rapid escalation in the costs of medical care?
What is a concern regarding the rapid escalation in the costs of medical care?
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What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?
What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?
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What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?
What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?
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Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?
Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?
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Which agency was responsible for coordinating all government agencies involved in the war effort during WWII?
Which agency was responsible for coordinating all government agencies involved in the war effort during WWII?
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What industry did Ralph Nadar spearhead the need for government regulation in the 1960s?
What industry did Ralph Nadar spearhead the need for government regulation in the 1960s?
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Which industry did World War II transform from a 'job-shop mentality' to an 'assembly line concept'?
Which industry did World War II transform from a 'job-shop mentality' to an 'assembly line concept'?
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At the end of the 1960s, which company held about 34% of the aluminum market?
At the end of the 1960s, which company held about 34% of the aluminum market?
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Which industry experienced a rapid escalation in costs without yielding commensurate benefits?
Which industry experienced a rapid escalation in costs without yielding commensurate benefits?
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Who coined the term 'military industrial complex' and when?
Who coined the term 'military industrial complex' and when?
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Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?
Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?
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What percentage of the public portion of health-care expenditures rose from 1940 to 1970?
What percentage of the public portion of health-care expenditures rose from 1940 to 1970?
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What three factors reflected the rise of imperialism in the late nineteenth century?
What three factors reflected the rise of imperialism in the late nineteenth century?
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Which of the following was NOT a major player in the creation of armored steel plates at the turn of the 20th century?
Which of the following was NOT a major player in the creation of armored steel plates at the turn of the 20th century?
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What was the purpose of the Overman Act passed in 1918?
What was the purpose of the Overman Act passed in 1918?
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Which industry played a significant role in the pollution problems of Ann Arbor in the 1950s and 1960s?
Which industry played a significant role in the pollution problems of Ann Arbor in the 1950s and 1960s?
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What was the main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
What was the main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
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Which act did NOT contribute to the expansion of the FDA's authority?
Which act did NOT contribute to the expansion of the FDA's authority?
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What did the Industrial Mobilization plan rely on to control the economy during major wars?
What did the Industrial Mobilization plan rely on to control the economy during major wars?
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Which agency is responsible for inspecting over-the-counter drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
Which agency is responsible for inspecting over-the-counter drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
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What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
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Why did the aviation industry struggle as a result of World War I?
Why did the aviation industry struggle as a result of World War I?
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What percentage of basic military contracts went to the nation's largest firms during early efforts to build up the nation's defense after 1938?
What percentage of basic military contracts went to the nation's largest firms during early efforts to build up the nation's defense after 1938?
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Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?
Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?
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Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?
Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?
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What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?
What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?
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What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?
What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?
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What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?
What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?
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Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?
Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?
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During World War II, how many planes were actually built in 1943 and over how many were built in 1944?
During World War II, how many planes were actually built in 1943 and over how many were built in 1944?
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What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?
What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?
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What led to the substantial reduction in defense appropriations under Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter?
What led to the substantial reduction in defense appropriations under Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter?
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What percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes between 1945 and 1971 was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?
What percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes between 1945 and 1971 was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?
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What was an example of the failure government regulations had on health-care output?
What was an example of the failure government regulations had on health-care output?
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