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by Daniel Limmer, Michael F. O'Keefe and Edward T. Dickinson,
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1) Which of the following groups is credited with developing the
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D) The French - Explanation: A) INCORRECT. The Spanish did not
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INCORRECT. Although known for progress in technical areas, the Egyptians
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2) In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the
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D) U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Explanation: A) CORRECT.
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resources.The Department of Transportation was charged with developing EMS
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