Politics
Who was the first African American President of the U.S.?
Barak Obama
What economic crisis occurred in 2008?
Financial crisis of 2008.
What act protects the rights of disabled individuals?
Americans with Disabilities Act.
What major terrorist event occurred in 2001?
9/11 attacks.
What agreement aimed to reduce trade barriers globally?
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)/ World Trade Organization (WTO)
What scandal led to President Clinton's impeachment?
What act aimed to provide affordable healthcare?
Affordable Care Act.
What was the goal of the Family Medical Leave Act?
Allow time off for family or medical reasons.
What were the effects of Hurricane Katrina in 2005?
Major destruction and loss of life.
What was the U.S. response to the aid crisis in Somalia?
Aid to Somalia.
What act allows government surveillance to prevent terrorist attacks?
What did NAFTA promote among North American countries?
Free trade.
Who is a prominent African American entrepreneur and media mogul?
Oprah Winfrey.
What was the conflict in the Balkans that the U.S intervened in?
Balkan Crisis.
What did the 1990s economic recovery depend on?
Technology and exports.
What was the outcome of the Election of 2000?
President Bush won despite losing the popular vote
What was the name of the stimulus package during the 2008 recession?
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
What health care reform did President Clinton attempt in the 1990's?
Universal healthcare proposal.
What military operation sought to disarm Iraq?
War in Iraq.
What was the impact of the War in Iraq?
Long-term military involvement and instability.
What event involved U.S military action to remove a dictator in Panama?
Invasion of Panama
What caused the 1990 recession?
Reduced consumer spending.
What did the Affordable Care Act do (Obamacare)?
Expanded healthcare coverage.
What was the significance of the Invasion of Afghanistan?
Target Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
What did the USA PATRIOT Act allow the government to do?
Increase surveillance and security measures.