Terrorism
What is terrorism?
The use of violence against civilians to reach a political goal.
Why did the U.S. invade Iraq?
Fears that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction.
What is the Patriot Act?
Answer: A law passed to fight terrorism and expand federal agents' powers.
What year did Hurricane Katrina occur?
Answer: 2005
Who ran against President Bush in the 2004 election?
Answer: Senator John Kerry.
What was the date of the September 11 attacks?
September 11, 2001
What were the fears associated with Iraq before the invasion?
Answer: Weapons of mass destruction that could be given to terrorists.
Why were some people concerned about the Patriot Act?
Answer: They believed it violated the Fourth Amendment.
What caused the flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?
Answer: Levees broke due to rising waters.
Name one group responsible for the September 11 attacks.
al-Qaeda.
Name the leader of Iraq who was removed from power.
Answer: Saddam Hussein.
How many people died as a result of Hurricane Katrina?
Answer: At least 1,800 people.
What was one major issue during the 2004 election?
Answer: The ongoing Iraq War.
What did President Bush declare after the September 11 attacks?
A war on terrorism.
How did the Iraq War affect President Bush's support?
Answer: It decreased his support because of ongoing conflict and debt.
How did President Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina?
Answer: Promised federal funds to help rebuild New Orleans.
How did President Bush's policies affect the 2006 elections?
Answer: Many voters were unhappy
What is a fundamentalist?
Someone who strictly follows a religion.
What is a surge in military terms?
Answer: A quick increase of troops.
What is a levee?
Answer: A high wall built to prevent flooding.
What party gained control of Congress in 2006?
Answer: The Democratic Party.