Economic Growth
This decade began as the U.S. recovered from this major economic crisis.
Great Recession
This law passed in 2010 expanded health insurance coverage to millions of Americans.
Obamacare
Unemployment was high in 2010 but steadily did this by the end of the decade.
Decrease
This government action helped stabilize banks and businesses after the recession.
Stimulus programs and bail outs
Many families dealt with job losses and this housing problem.
Foreclosure
After 2010, the housing market slowly improved as home prices began to do this.
Rise
During the 2010s, more Americans gained access to preventive care like checkups because of this change.
What is expanded health insurance coverage?
Many new jobs in the 2010s were created in this growing industry.
Tech & Service jobs
In 2017, this major law reduced taxes for many businesses and families.
Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
Families cut spending and focused on paying off this.
Debt
By 2019, the U.S. economy had experienced the longest period of this in history.
Economic Expansion
Health care became a major family expense as these costs continued to rise throughout the decade.
Medical Costs
Even though jobs increased, many workers struggled because wages did this slowly.
A Grow
Debates over this program affected family budgets and healthcare access during the decade.
Healthcare Reform
More families relied on government help programs such as unemployment benefits.
Safety Net Programs