What was President Eisenhower concerned about in his farewell address?

Military-Industrial Complex and Cold War

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The development of nuclear weapons
The rise of a military-industrial complex
The end of the Cold War
The economic growth of the United States
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How did Eisenhower view the Cold War in terms of American foreign policy?
As a permanent state
As an anomaly
As a beneficial period
As a necessary evil
3.
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What did Eisenhower hope would happen once the Cold War ended?
The United States would increase its military spending
The military-industrial complex would be dismantled
The Cold War would resume
The Soviet Union would become an ally
4.
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What happened to the military-industrial complex after the Cold War?
It became institutionalized
It was dismantled
It was ignored by policymakers
It was reduced significantly
5.
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How has the military-industrial complex changed in the post-Cold War period?
It has become irrelevant
It has remained the same
It has intensified
It has diminished
6.
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What is the current state of U.S. military spending compared to the rest of the world?
Less than most countries
Significantly less than the rest of the world
Equal to the rest of the world combined
Almost as much as the rest of the world combined
7.
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What influence does the military-industrial complex have in the United States today?
Minimal influence
Significant influence in political, economic, and social systems
Only in the military sector
No influence at all
8.
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What did Eisenhower identify as a potential threat to American society?
The rise of communism
The military-industrial complex
The decline of democracy
The increase in taxes
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What might Eisenhower say about the current U.S. military spending?
It is excessive compared to the rest of the world
It is insufficient for defense needs
It is necessary for national security
It is irrelevant to global politics
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