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Quiz for Document 27–5: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Farewell Address, January 1961

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What dangers did the military-industrial complex pose for the nation’s universities, according to President Eisenhower?

Universities faced serious budget cuts.

Universities might soon lack students.

Universities would become dependent on defense spending.

Universities would struggle to recruit the necessary academic talent.

2. According to President Eisenhower, what type of danger did the military-industrial complex pose to the United States?

Creating large budget deficits

Influencing government decisions in undesirable ways

Infringing on the civil liberties of Americans

Concentrating too much of the economic activity in one area

3. What course did President Eisenhower recommend for the future?

Continued growth of American nuclear capability

Increased focus on domestic policy

Renewed commitment to containment of communism

Diplomatic agreements for disarmament