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Vocab
Trivia
100
A period of social paranoia in the U.S., mainly related to possible evil messaging in movies, books, and heavy metal music.
What is the Satanic Panic?
100
This 2005 natural disaster devastated New Orleans, sparking national debates over government response and racial inequities.
What is Hurricane Katrina?
100
A cultural shift in the 1980s to promote and preserve traditional institutions, customs, and values.
What is New Conservatism?
100
This country won the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
What is France?
200
A campaign aimed to curb illegal drug use, trafficking, and production through aggressive law enforcement and policy measures, leading to the problem of mass incarceration.
What is the War on Drugs?
200
This trend, kicked off by shows like The Real World in 1992, sparked debates over voyeurism and authenticity, reshaping entertainment with unscripted drama that hooked audiences.
What is Reality T.V.?
200
This contentious presidential election, decided by a Supreme Court ruling after a Florida recount dispute, saw George W. Bush defeat Al Gore.
What is the 2000 Presidential Election?
200
A slang term, meaning to be effortlessly cool or charismatic.
What is RIZZ?
300
An epidemic that began in the 80s and continued into the 90s which initially increased stigma against the LGBTQ+ community.
What is the AIDs Crisis?
300
This 1995 televised trial, dubbed the "Trial of the Century," ignited debates over race, celebrity, and justice, with the defense's "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit" becoming a cultural catchphrase.
What is the OJ Trial?
300
A law created in response to 9/11 which expanded the government's ability to spy on people in the name of stopping terrorist attacks.
What is the PATRIOT Act?
300
This artist made history in 2019 by having the longest-running No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Old Town Road."
Who is Lil Nas X?
400
This tragic 1986 disaster resulted in the loss of all seven crew members and halted NASA's shuttle program for over two years.
What is the Challenger Explosion?
400
He was a victim of police brutality and the officers involved were acquitted of charges which resulted in widespread riots in the city of Los Angeles.
Who is Rodney King?
400
This event lead to nearly 3,000 deaths and had a profound impact on American society and foreign policy.
What is 9/11?
400
Hatred or fear of Islam and/or Muslims.
What is Islamophobia?
400
Names of the 7 continents.
What are Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Asia, North America, South America, Europe?
500
This phenomenon, due to policies like the War on Drugs, and mandatory minimum sentencing, has led to the U.S. having one of the highest prison populations per capita in the world.
What is Mass Incarceration?
500
A domestic terrorist, who sent explosives through the mail to targets associated with Academia, and Technology. He was finally caught in 1996.
Who is the Unabomber or Ted Kaczynski?
500
This U.S. military detention camp, established in 2002 at a naval base in Cuba, sparked global controversy over human rights and the treatment of suspected terrorists.
What is Guantanamo Bay?
500
An American-led military and diplomatic campaign encompassing various actions, including wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, intelligence gathering, and law enforcement efforts to combat terrorism.
What is the War on Terror?