Social-cultural
In what broad area did the 2000's evolve in the most?
Technology
Who was given the death penalty in 2006 for his crimes?
Saddam Hussien
The types of businesses in the early-late 2000’s such Traditional businesses, video rental stores and small retail shops started to decline began to shift due to;
technology and economic changes; online businesses grew rapidly.
What was the biggest and most groundbreaking technology device from the 2000s?
First Generation Iphone (2007)
Greater flexibility for states, An emphasis on teaching methods that have been demonstrated to work, Annual report cards, and More choices for parents of children from disadvantaged backgrounds were all factors of;
The NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Act
Why was technology around this decade more profitable for buisnesses, yet cheaper for customers?
Vinyl records by this decade were largely outdated, because;
Advancements in portable music; CD's, MP3 Players, Digital Streaming.
19 young Arabs were responsible for;
carrying out all of the 9/11 attacks
In the Early 2000s, jobs like video rental stores, call centers, or mall retail appealed to who?
Has there been any other previous attacks on the World Trade Center before 9/11, yes or no
Yes
Rising brands like H&M and Zara climbed their way up through advertising via:
Social media / technology
2000's fashion trends introduced;
A new, personalized style of wear based on pop culture; layered outfits, bright colors, high amounts of jewelry.
Through the Iraq Invasion, what did CIA Officials find out about iraq?
Iraq was actively making and acquiring weapons of mass destruction.
Housing prices nearly doubled, (111%-130%) in what timeframe?
2000-2006
Education in the 2000s was similar to the decades before; kids and teens referred to large amounts of passages and encyclopedias for information, but it was easierto do this now because:
The addition of computers in schools / the internet
nearly 4,400 Americans and 100,000 Iraqis were killed in:
The Iraqi War
What were the most trendy and popular websites / apps of this decade
Myspace, Facebook, Friendster, LinkedIn, and Youtube
What does USA PATRIOT stand for?
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism
A decline in manufacturing employment during the 2000s was seen, as manufacturing employment fell by a third. the declines were associated with a 20% reduction in the number of manufacturing establishments. Why was this?
Globalization / companies moved production overseas to reduce costs, and automation.
Because of job loss, poverty, and financial collapse, what event was this decade compared to economically? (Hint: 1929-1939)
The Great Depression
FILL IN THE BLANK: Governments may step in faster during economic crises, learning from the 2007 - 2009 _____ ____________ to avoid long-term damage.
Great Recession