How is the modern manufacturing system like a military organization and what have workers lost?

A worker in the modern manufacturing system does not work independently any more. He has to follow orders, keep step, and has no contribution in the plan of his task, its accomplishment, usage and dissemination. He has to perform a specific task only such that he ends up helpless if such a task is no longer available. A worker loses his individualism or independence as well as his pride in his work and skill that is honed through training, creativity and accountability.

during the ming dynasty

the answer to your question is a. the salt plains

in 1811, he led an expedition, known as the george c. sibley expedition, to improve relations with the pawnee and kansa tribes, and also to locate the rumored jefferson's salt mountain