90’s and Today – Technology Growth and War on Terror

Question 1

NAFTA –

Answer 1

(North American Free Trade Agreement) Removed

trade barriers, increased competition, product prices decreased

Question 2

Entrepreneurs

Answer 2

– Create new products (internet & iPhone) and

ideas that change daily life and culture (online shopping)

Question 3

Bill Gates –

Answer 3

Developed software for personal computers

Question 4

2000 Presidential Election

Answer 4

– Supreme Court ended recount in

Florida, Bush wins, 3rd Party drew votes from Bush & Gore

Question 5

September 11, 2001

Answer 5

Attack on World Trade Centers

resulted U.S. War on Terror; invasion of Afghanistan

Question 6

Hurricane Katrina

Answer 6

New Orleans flooded as a result of the

city’s low elevation and the failure of levees

Question 7

2008 Presidential Election

Answer 7

1st African American President

Question 8

Computers & Internet

Answer 8

– Easy access to information; resulted in
increased manufacturing efficiency (robots), work efficiency,
telecommunications, advancements caused by competition

Question 9

Alternative Energy

Answer 9

Oil reserves are decreasing, need a new

renewable energy source (wind turbines) and efficient products

Question 10

Environment

Answer 10

high oil usage results in increased pollution

Question 11

Pop Culture

Answer 11

U.S. music and sports adopted worldwide