Politics and Government
Who were the president(s) during this time?
George W Bush and Barack Obama
What terror attack had a major effect on the economy?
9/11
What topics was everyone talking about?
The topics were 9/11 and the world ending
What sports were popular during this time?
American football, basketball, and baseball were popular
When was 9/11?
September 11, 2001
What Major terrorist attack happened during this time?
The attack on the Twin Towers and the attack on the Pentagon. (911)
True or False: The dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s followed by the Great Recession of 2008, had a devastating impact on household wealth and employment
True
What were the “fads” of the time?
Low-rise jeans, cargo pants, Ugg boots, trucker hats, and dresses over pants
What kind of music was popular or unique during this time?
Pop, hip-hop, and a variety of rock
How did we respond to 9/11?
The US initiated military interventions is Afghanistan and Iraq and upped the national security
What was the act/ law in response to 911?
USA patriot act
Was there an expansion or a recession during 2000-2009?
There was a recession, it was called the Great Recession.
What clothing/hairstyles were in style?
Low-rise jeans, baby braids, buzzcuts, frosted tips, and textured styles
What were popular TV shows and movies at this time?
Harry Potter and Star Wars
What did the terrorists do on 9/11?
The terrorists were a part of al-Qaeda, which was a terrorist group. They hijacked planes and crashed them into the twin towers, which killed lots of people
What war was during a portion of this time?
Afghanistan and Iraq
Did many people have money to “Play around with?
Yes, the early part of the decade saw economic growth and prosperity in many sectors, including technology, real estate, and the stock market. This led to increased household wealth and disposable income for many.
What did people do for fun?
They played on consoles like PlayStation and Nintendo
What did people do for fun during this time?
People enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing video games on consoles like PlayStation 2, and watching movies
What major event occurred in this time period?
9/11 happened in 2001 and killed 2,977 people and left thousands of people injured. This event was so significant because it resulted in a massive number of lives lost and forced the US to change foreign and domestic policy
What year was the Great Recession?
2008
Were there any diseases that were spread during this time?
Yes, in 2002, there was a West Nile Virus epidemic, which resulted in reports of 4,156 reported human cases of West Nile disease
What social events were popular during this time?
They were raised by social media like YouTube, MySpace, and Facebook
Who were the big performers during this time?
Justin Timberlake, Usher, Green day, Coldplay
How did the US get along with other countries?
During the early 2000s maintained a strong influence on world and global issues. America is a part of the United Nations, which allows for alliances with many other countries