Work, Exchange, & Technology
Who did the government help during the financial crisis?
Banks
What act gave the government unprecedented freedoms to surveil citizens?
The Patriot Act
What was another name for the early 2000s clothing era?
Y2K
Was 2000 a leap year?
Yes
What does CDO stand for?
Collateralized Debt Obligation
Which terrorist organization executed the 9/11 attacks?
No Child Left Behind
True or false: Social media was originally intended to empower individuals to express their opinions
True
What city did Hurricane Katrina land in?
New Orleans
During the crisis, what were banks rapidly doing to home owners?
Foreclosing
What initiative raised funding for primary and secondary schooling?
No Child Left Behind
What is the purpose of the March for Our Lives movement?
Advocates for stronger gun control laws to prevent gun violence
What year was Avatar (the highest grossing movie of all time) released?
2009
What was the year Glass Steagall was repealed?
1999
In which terrorist organization did Osama Bin Laden seek refuge?
The Taliban
Which time period of the 2000s was heavily influenced by pop culture icons?
Early 2000s
Who was the artist with the most streams on Spotify in the 2010s?
Drake
What is the purpose of DeFi answer?
Allows people to lend borrow trade and earn interest directly with each other through automated programs
What fiscally conservative group slowly rose to prominence in the GOP?
The Tea Party
What was the company that revolutionized social media in the 21st century?
Myspace
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