Significant Artists
Invention, Fashions, and Firsts
How People Listened to Music
What is Going on in the World
Significant Songs
100

This artist, known as the "Pop Princess," had a famous mental health struggle and is known for songs like "Toxic."

Britney Spears

100

This device, released in 2001, revolutionized how people listened to music on the go.

Ipod

100

This method of listening to music saw a decline in popularity due to the rise of MP3s.

CDs

100

This event on September 11, 2001, changed U.S. security policies and led to the War on Terror.

9/11 terrorist attacks

100

This song by Outkast combines elements of hip-hop and funk, making it a chart-topping hit in 2003.

"Hey Ya"

200

This rapper, known for his controversial lyrics and the hit "Lose Yourself," has sold over 220 million records.

Eminem

200

 This social media platform was the most popular from 2005-2008, allowing users to share music and connect.


MySpace

200

This file-sharing service was shut down in 2001 due to copyright infringements.

Napster

200

This person was the 44th President of the United States, known for the Affordable Care Act.

Barack Obama

200

This song by Eminem was featured in the movie 8 Mile

"Lose Yourself"

300

This R&B artist is known for her powerful voice and songs like "Fallin'" and "No One."

Alicia Keys

300

The first smartphone running this operating system was released in 2008.

Android

300

This type of music listening gained popularity in the 2000s, with Coachella being one of the most notable.

music festivals

300

This war began in 2003 under President George W. Bush, based on claims of weapons of mass destruction.

Iraq War

300

This song by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z is known for its catchy hook and became a defining anthem for the decade.

"Crazy in Love"

400

This duo, consisting of Andre 3000 and Big Boi, is known for hits like "Hey Ya!" and "Ms. Jackson."

Outkast

400

This type of clothing became popular for women in the 2000s, often paired with heels.

Low-rise flair jeans

400

 By the end of the decade, this format was becoming the primary way to listen to music.

MP3

400

This department was created in 2002 in response to the 9/11 attacks.

Department of Homeland Security

400

This pop-punk anthem by Blink-182 includes the famous line "Nobody likes you when you're 23"

"What's my Age Again?"

500

This female jazz artist is known for songs like "Come Away with me" and "Don't Know Why"

Norah Jones

500

Youtube was created in what year?

2005

500

This method of listening to music became popular due to increased internet access in the 2000s.

music streaming

500

This influential award was given to Barack Obama in 2009 for his efforts in diplomacy.

Nobel Peace Prize

500

This song by Kelly Clarkson became the best-selling single of 2002 after she won American Idol.

"A Moment Like This"