Policies and Laws
This Act made it easier for law enforcement to secretly collect information about suspected terrorists.
Patriot Act
What was the name of the mission to remove the Iraq military from Kuwait?
Desert Storm
Ronald Reagan ran on this political ideology during the 1980 election called what?
New Right
What was the most significant foreign policy event of George W. Bush's presidency?
9/11
What day is the first day of winter?
December 21st
____ ____ reform was one of the first issues Bill Clinton started with when in office as President.
Health Care
How many hours did it take to liberate Kuwait during Desert Storm?
100
What new technology emerged as a major means of communication and commerce in the 90's?
Internet
What year did the Soviet Union collapse?
1991
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
This trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada became a free-trade zone, for the United States, it ended economic barriers with Canada and Mexico and promised even more prosperity
North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
The Gulf War
The outcome of the 2000 election hinged on the results from which state?
Florida
What is the definition of GLASNOST?
Openess/ open to criticism - no jail time anymore for openly criticizing the government
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Created by President Bush, the No Child Left Behind Act was an effort to…
Improve Education (with standardized testing)
What was the lasting result of the Gulf War?
Iraqi army was expelled from Kuwait, Saddam stayed in power
Which president was impeached in the late 90’s?
What is the definition of PERESTROIKA?
Economic Reform, less gov't intervention and less gov't control over economy
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
In 2003, to try to spur the economy, George W. Bush removed a tax on "distribution of profits by a corporation to its shareholders" what is this term called?
Dividends
Why did the US invade Iraq in 2003?
Bush insisted the Iraqi's had weapons of mass destruction
What action did the United States military take following the tragedy of 9/11?
Invasion of Afghanistan and defeated the Taliban in December of 2001
After the Soviet Union dissolved, the main focus of their new government was _________ and _________.
Democratic Reform; Free Market
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four