Why was the 2000 Presidential Election historical? - The winner was decided by the Supreme Court, Who was President of the United States of the United States on September 11, 2001? - George W. Bush, What was the ultimate fate of Osama bin Laden following his terrorist organization's attacks on 9/11? - He was killed by Navy Seals in 2011., Which world power fought in Afghanistan during the 1980s? - The Soviet Union, What was the initial response of the U.S. government to the attacks of September 11, 2001? - To begin military operations in Afghanistan, What domestic policy was enacted in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks? - USA Patriot Act, Why are many people critical of the NSA? - It's been accused of violating suspects' civil rights., Which event prompted the creation of the Department of Homeland Security? - The September 11th, 2001 World Trade Center and Pentagon terrorism attack., One of the primary goals of the Department of Homeland Security is - Reducing the vulnerability of key infrastructure, resources, leadership, and significant events to terrorist attacks and threats., Which of the following was a consequence of the War in Iraq? - Thousands of Americans and Iraqis died, President George W. Bush faced increased political opposition in the United States, A new democratic government was established in Iraq, Saddam Hussein was overthrown, What was the outcome when the media exposed that Iraqi prisoner Abu Ghraib was being tortured? - U.S. presence on foreign soil was becoming unpopular, Which factor contributed most to the flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina? - The city's low elevation, How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina? - Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke, One reason the 2008 presidential election was historically significant is that it was the first time- - an African American won the presidency, what was the primary goal of the 2009 Affordable Care Act - To expand access to health insurance, She was nominated by President Obama and is the first Hispanic member of Congress - Sonia Sotomayor, Foreign Policy under Obama - Pakistan: more aggressive stance led to killing of Osama Bin Laden, Iraq: gradually withdrew troops, Afghanistan: increase troops, Iran: agreement to abandoned Nuclear program, China: investors buy U.S. treasury notes, Arab Spring: democratic protest and uprising in Middle East,

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