America in 2000
What was the most populous state in 2000?
California
What New York City landmark was struck?
The World Trade Center
What popular social networking site was launched in 2004 and changed how people connect online?
Who was elected president in 2000 after a controversial Supreme Court decision?
George W. Bush
What planet was reclassified as a “dwarf planet” by scientists in 2006?
Pluto
What was the average life expectancy in the U.S. as of 2000?
76.7 years
How many flights were involved in the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001?
4 flights
What video-sharing platform was launched in 2005 and transformed internet entertainment?
YouTube
In 2008, what senator from Illinois became the first African American elected president?
Barack Obama
What electric car company was founded in 2003 and later became a major name in clean energy vehicles?
Tesla
New York City
What new government department was established by President Bush?
The Office of Homeland Security
What small Apple device did people use to listen to music in the 2000s?
What Democratic candidate lost the 2000 presidential election despite winning the popular vote?
Al Gore
What video game console, released in 2004 by Nintendo, introduced motion-sensing controls?
The Wii
What was the official population of the U.S. in April 1, 2000?
What two countries did forces from the United States and other countries attack and invade as part of the War on Terror?
Afghanistan and Iraq
What online retailer rapidly expanded in the 2000s and became a major force in e-commerce?
Amazon
What woman became the first female Speaker of the House in 2007?
Nancy Pelosi
What space shuttle disaster occurred in 2003 when the shuttle broke apart during re-entry?
Columbia disaster
What was the gross domestic product of the United States in 2000? (hint: it's in the trillions)
Around 10 trillion dollars
In what country was Osama bin Laden found and killed by Navy SEAL forces?
Pakistan
What early social media site let users customize profiles and rank their "Top 8" friends?
MySpace
What 3 countries did President George W. Bush call the "Axis of Evil" in 2002?
What does GPS stand for?
Global positioning system