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It appears that the author has intended to illustrate how it was back then compared to the present. The author appears to be implying that military service has lessened over time. However I do not know which essay you are reading from (you have not mentioned the name) so I am not entirely sure.
Answer: 1.Technology was developed to meet the demands for ice cream, and there are disagreements about who invented the ice cream cone.
Explanation: These ideas are repeated in the passage as well as consistent in the passage.
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They go to college for that certain profession
The answer is Small basketball