presidents
Who was president of the U.S through the year of 2010?
Barack Obama!
What is a recession?
A significant, widespread period of economic decline
What was the "Fast and Furious" scandal, and who was involved?
This scandal was botched gun-running operation run by the ATF from 2006-2011, an operation which allowed guns to be illegally trafficked into Mexico with the hope of tracking them back to drug cartels.
What was "athleisure"?
A type of fashion style where women would dress in workout gear as an outfit.
What colored sneakers were most popular during 2015?
White sneakers.
Who was president during the Tea Party Movement?
Barack Obama!
What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S economy in 2020?
It led to widespread business closures and job losses. It also caused the unemployment rate to spike to 14.8%, which was the highest level since the great depression.
What was the "Bridge gate" scandal and who was involved?
This scandal involved the administration of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie in 2013. The scandal involved the intentional closure of lanes on the George Washington Bridge, causing the massive traffic jams in the town of Fort Lee. The scandal was seen as an act of political retribution against the mayor of Fort Lee, who had declined to endorse Christies re-election campaign.
What type of clothing was 2011 known for?
Did women in 2016 wear shorter or taller boots?
Taller boots.
Who was the president during the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011?
What was the unemployment rate during the Great Recession from 2010-2020?
The unemployment rate peaked in 2010, at about 10% but gradually decreased from there.
The "Watergate 2.0" scandal refers to the 2016 hack of the Democratic National Committee, and the subsequent leaking of emails by the website Wiki Leaks. The hack was allegedly carried out by Russian intelligence operatives in an attempt to interfere with the 2016 U.S presidential election. The scandal involved members of the DNC, the Clinton campaign, and Russian operatives.
What clothing that typically men wore were women wearing in 2012?
Suits
What accessory became very popular in 2017? (hint:it's very shiny and easy to sprinkle on)
Glitter!
Which president was re-elected in 2012?
Barack Obama!!!
What is the minimum wage and how has it changed over the last decade?
The current minimum wager in Illinois is $13.00 an hour. Over the past decade, there have been many efforts to raise the federal laws regarding minimum wage, but it has not been changes since 2009.
What was the "Russian interference" scandal, and who was involved?
This scandal refers to the alleged efforts by Russia to interfere with the 2016 U.S presidential election. The scandal involved members on the Trump campaign, Russian operatives, and the U.S intelligence community.
Was wearing oversize or undersized shirts more popular in 2013?
Oversized shirts.
What type of fashion became very popular in 2018? (Hint- it was natureish)
Floral designs.
Who was the President of the United States in 2020?
Donald Trump!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did conservatives want to give more or less power to the federal government?
They wanted to give them less power.
What was the "Ukraine-Gate" scandal, and who was involved?
This was a political scandal involving president Donald Trump in 2019. This was when Trump allegedly pressed the President of Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden, in exchange for military aid. This resulted in his impeachment.
What top bottom combination was very popular during 2014?
Crop tops and joggers.
What cute design became popular 2019-2020? (Hint-colorful)
Tie die!