The Twenty-First Century (2000-2020) Flashcards
(47 cards)
On the morning of September 11, 2001, a Boeing 767 crashed into one of the World Trade Center twin towers, in the financial district of lower Manhattan, in New York City. What did most people assume had happened?
They assumed it was a horrific accident and news crews began filming.
In the weeks and months following the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Federal Bureau of Investigation began to search within the United States for those who might be associated with terrorist organizations. How did the hunt for terrorists in the United States affect average people living in American?
People residing in America had their 4th Amendment rights infringed upon.
The United States experienced the worst attack on American soil in more than a generation. How did the American people respond to the terrorist attacks?
They rallied together and supported the government’s initial response.
The United States led an air campaign in Afghanistan in October 2001 and soon added ground troops. Why did the United States lead a coalition invasion of Afghanistan?
The Taliban was sheltering the leader of al-Qaeda.
In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, American intelligence agencies identified al-Qaeda as the group responsible. How did the American government respond to this information?
Bush declared war on terrorism and demanded the Taliban turn bin Laden over or face attack by the United States.
In 1998, schools in Arizona began teaching Mexican American studies. Joseph enjoyed the classes and liked learning about his culture, but the classes were cut from the curriculum in 2010. Why were the classes stopped?
It was believed the curriculum encouraged resentment of White people and of the U.S. government.
Mrs. Rice is a science teacher who teaches at a public school. She hears about President Bush’s support of charter schools and is excited they are growing in popularity. Why might Mrs. Rice want to teach in a charter school?
She would be able to teach in new and innovative ways not always accepted in public schools.
Despite many conservatives denying climate change is a result of human activity, many other people have accepted mankind’s role in global warming. What did those who believe in climate change do to gain public support and help slow the rate of warming?
They educated the public and formed committees and groups to combat global warming.
In the late 1990s and into the 2000s the American public had differing opinions on same-sex marriage. Many supported it while many were in opposition. What event shows how Americans, in general, became more progressive in their views on same-sex marriage?
The U.S. supreme court ruling same-sex marriage constitutional.
Hurricane Katrina barreled into New Orleans in 2005 prompting a disaster response from federal, state, and local agencies. How was the response from President Bush received by Americans throughout the United States?
He was viewed as insensitive and detached from everyday people.
In 2008 the economy was failing, and The Great Recession was beginning. To prevent a complete economic collapse the federal government intervened. How did the United States government attempt to correct the failure of financial institutions?
The Federal Reserve approved a multibillion dollar deal to bailout the failing institutions.
In the late 1990s and into the 2000s the American public had differing opinions on same-sex marriage. Many supported it while many were in opposition. What event shows how Americans, in general, became more progressive in their views on same-sex marriage?
The U.S. supreme court ruling same-sex marriage constitutional.
Despite great evidence showing a human element to the changing climate and an overall warming of the earth some people still deny a human connection to climate change. Who would continue to promote the idea that global warming is not caused by human activity?
the fossil fuel industry
The Great Recession of 2008 was the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression. What caused the Great Recession?
Banks had become less regulated and engaged in risky lending practices.
In the 1990s discussions around same sex-marriage began to increase. How have attitudes about same-sex marriage changed since the late 1990s among political figures?
In the 1990s very few politicians supported same-sex marriage, now most do.
In 2005 Hurricane Katrina washed ashore leaving thousands without basic necessities. How did the evacuation strategy benefit some residents over others?
Poor residents with nowhere to go were instructed to evacuate to the Superdome stadium which lacked adequate resources.
In 1998 the United States signed the Kyoto Protocol as an agreement to reduce the production of greenhouse gasses. However, Bush objected to the protocol and Congress never ratified the agreement. What reason did President Bush give for his objections to the agreement?
He was worried that by reducing carbon emissions, the U.S. economy would suffer.
As long as the United States has existed, there has been debate over who is a citizen and who can become a citizen. The 21st century is no exception to this debate. What is one example of trying to limit the influence of immigrants on American culture?
There has been a movement to establish English as the official language of the United States.
The Great Recession of 2008 was the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression. What caused the Great Recession?
Banks had become less regulated and engaged in risky lending practices.
While some Americans feel the need to protect American culture from immigrants, others have more quantifiable reasons. What is a common reason, other than changing American culture, that some Americans give for limiting the amount of people immigrating into the United States?
They believe immigrants are taking jobs from American workers.
President Bush campaigned with promises to fix American education. Once he was able to return to his domestic agenda his administration offered two solutions to America’s education problem. What was the problem with American education in the early 2000s?
Test scores showed an ever widening gap between White students and students of color.
In 2005 Hurricane Katrina roared ashore devastating the shorelines of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. How did the federal government respond to the catastrophic destruction in New Orleans?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency was ill-prepared and the response was botched.
As President Obama’s second term drew to a close there were, as always, several challenges facing America. One of those specific challenges was the ever rising cost of post secondary education. How did Obama attempt to increase access to higher education?
He increased money available for the Pell Grant Fund.
Most presidents are faced with a divided Congress at some point in their term. How did the majority/ minority balance in the House and Senate affect how effectively Presidents Bush and Obama could fulfill their domestic policy promises?
Bush received much more bipartisan support than Obama did regardless of what party held the majority.
