Apersistent pattern of close relations among the department of defense, the senate and house committees on the armed forces, and defense industry contractors, with the intent of dominating policy-making in the sphere of defense, would be considered a(n)

answer; i believe that they became wealthy from gold and salt in their area, and became powerful by controlling trade in west

well, i can't read it so i'll ask you questions about it : )

if you were a reader and you read the introduction, would you want to read more?

does it start with a question? if so, is it something you would want to read about?

and ask any friends or family for their opinion : )