Question

akin to, and largely responsible for the sweeping changes in our industrial - military posture, has been the technological revolution during recent decades.
in this revolution, research has become central, and it also becomes more formalized, complex, and costly. a steadily increasing share is conducted for, by, or at the direction of, the federal government.
today, the solitary inventor, tinkering in his shop, has been overshadowed by task forces of scientists in laboratories and testing fields. in the same fashion, the free
eisenhower provides evidence that america had undergone a technological revolution. what is it?
a the vast increase in the amount of research conducted using electronic computers.
b the emergence of the united states as the most influential and productive nation in the world.
c the temptation to develop new and costly programs designed to enhance agricultural production.
d the existence of a permanent - military establishment and the growth of the arms industry

Explanation:

The question is about identifying the technological revolution Eisenhower refers to. Option A talks about research using electronic computers, which aligns with the technological revolution (computer technology advancement) context. Other options: B is about US as a nation, C about agricultural programs, D about arms industry—none fit the "technological revolution" focus as A does.

Answer:

A. The vast increase in the amount of research conducted using electronic computers.