George HW Bush
1989-1993
1989-1993
This is the reason the United States fought in the Persian Gulf War.
Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait
This increased access to foreign markets for U.S. businesses.
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
About which events did President George W. Bush say this, "The attack took place on American soil, but it was an attack on the heart and soul of the civilized world. And the world has come together to fight a new and different war..."
The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon
New Orleans' safety from the surrounding waters has long depended on the world's most extensive one of these.
Levee systems
A reduction of the amount of money spent on gasoline is considered one advantage of this type of vehicle.
Hybrid cars
This shift in the composition (or make up) of the labor force resulted in cities growing in size as land was absorbed into urban areas.
Farming to professional, technical and service work
This political plan was drafted by Republicans, specified legislation to be passed once the House of Representatives was controlled by Republicans, and promised conservative economic and political reforms.
The Contract with America
Ralph Nader's candidacy negative effected the other candidates in the 2000 election by doing this.
Drawing crucial votes away from them.
These three things eventually made it so that New Orleans' levee system was unable to hold back floodwater. (Correct answer awarded for naming one)
1. High winds
2. Storm surges
3. Heavy rain
The development of this improved the quality of life in the United States by increasing the ease of obtaining information
the Internet
How did the bar code scanner affect business in the United States?
It improved the efficiency of making purchases.
The principles of this group affected U.S. markets greatly by stimulating consumer demand for products.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
This was the first response of the U.S. government to the attacks of September 11, 2001 (9/11).
To begin military operations in Afghanistan
The primary goal of this act was to expand access to health insurance.
2009 Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
The development of this type of technology affected the U.S. economy by increasing efficiency in telecommunications
Satellite technology
Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Sam Walton benefitted the US economy by doing this.
Providing jobs in rural areas across the country
This eliminated tariffs and quotas on U.S. exports to Mexico and Canada leading to an opening of markets and economic growth in all three countries.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
President Bush attempted to complete his mission to "make sure that freedom is enduring" and unite the world against those who try to take their freedom by doing this.
Fighting a global war on terrorism
Barack Obama's election as the first African American president is one reason this year was significant.
2008
This resulted from the increased use of computers in the workplace.
Employees are required to sign Internet-usage agreements.
This was the result of the US-led military coalitions engagement in the Persian Gulf War.
Kuwait was liberated
Senator Susan Collins proposed the Oil Price Safeguard Act to address the collective economic power of this group's member nations.
OPEC
This organization helps the United states AND other member nations to confront problems such as terrorism, transnational crime, and pandemic disease.
The United Nations (UN)
Barack Obama's 2008 election victory was the first in which this happened.
A minority candidate was elected president
Marketplace competition drives producers to do these two things (one answer for points)
Innovate and improve products