Perps & Protagonists
"If the glove doesn't fit you must acquit" became a well known phrase from this popular 1995 trial
O.J. Simpson
How many new nations gained independence out of the collapse of the Soviet Union?
15
Global supply lines and trade shutdowns were a result of this major infectious disease
COVID 19
This terrorist organization formed following the US leaving Iraq in 2011
ISIS
Afghanistan & Vietnam
Chinese nationalists fled to this small island following WWII and to this day there is tension between this David & Goliath match-up.
The fallen heroes of flight 93 likely saved hundreds of lives within *this government building* by stopping the Al-Qaeda hijackers from completing their mission.
The Capitol Building
Give at least 1 argument against the War on Terror (bonus 200 for 2 arguments)
The Taliban took back control after America withdrew in 2021
It increased instability around the globe due to prolonged conflict (took forever)
Housing bubble
This man was assaulted by 4 police officers, in which case 3 of the 4 officers were acquitted of all charges.
Rodney King
Although spelled differently, these two leaders at war have the same first name. Who are they and which countries do they lead?
Vladimir Putin - Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy - Ukraine
Some Americans responded to the government bailout of irresponsible banks during the 2008 recession with a protest called _________ ______ _______ .
Occupy Wall Street
North Korea first tested a nuclear weapon in 2006 under whose leadership? (Hint - It was Kim Jong-un's father)
Kim Jong-il
This middle-eastern trade route being restricted is currently causing oil prices to soar across the globe
Strait of Hormuz
Name at least 3 of the 4 main areas of spending that contribute to the $39 trillion national debt.
Military/defense
Healthcare
Social Security
Interest