9/11
What Act was established after 9/11 that infringed on 6 of the original amendments?
Patriot Act
What is the Occupy Movement?
Occupying a specific spaces to protest
What did Obama promise to do for the Citizens of the US?
cut taxes for most Americans, to get US out of Iraq, and to expand health care.
Who caused the collapse of the housing market?
Investment Banks or Banks
In Bush’s election what state did the election come down to?
Answer: Florida
2 main ways 9/11 shifted the American story
National Security
Stereotypes
What was one of the Main Occupy Movements called?
Occupy Wall Street
Who did Obama run against?
John McCain, Republican of Arizona
Who did the recession affect the most?
Lower class, African Americans, Latin Americans
Who did bush run against in the 2000 election?
Al Gore
Who starts the “war on terrorism”
George Bush
What did the protesters consider themselves as? (%)
they were the 99%
In his inaugural address to the nation, Obama stated?
Different language and cultures accepted
Going to respect Muslims
Pledge to help poor nations
What type of loans were the banks giving out?
High interest loans
What was the highest that Bush’s approval ratings peaked after 9/11?
92%