Z13-2000s


 * 2000s PRESENTATIONS **
 * All information, evidence, and materials from the presentation must be uploaded to this wiki.
 * Effectively present in-depth information that meets YOUR learning target(s).
 * Explain YOUR cultural topic(s) and how/why they are significant to the decade
 * Presentation must be **creative and unique**, allowing the audience to **experience** the decade (do not rely solely on a PowerPoint presentation)
 * Information (pertaining to YOUR learning targets) is presented in a creative, unique, well-organized and easy to understand format.
 * Presentation includes pictures, tables, interviews, and artifacts that are thoroughly explained and help the viewer understand YOUR learning target(s) and cultural topic(s).

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 * 2000s ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS: **
 * All questions on the Assessment Question sheet are included and answered correctly and thoroughly on this wiki page.
 * Thoroughly explains the answers to the questions related to his/her learning targets.
 * Answers are supplemented by examples, images, charts and/or graphs.

1. What controversy surrounded the 2000 presidential election? ANSWER: There was a controversy on the ballots used in florida. As a result, many believed that a recount should have been undergone. But at a late night decision, the Supreme Court decided a recount would be unconstitutional for the presidency.

2. What is the War on Terrorism (led to invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan)? How has the War on Terrorism affected the United State’s foreign policy? ANSWER: The War on Terrorism was a policy that was put into effect to limit the powers of terrorists. It targeted governments that aided and supported terrorism and stopped material supplies from being sent.

3. September 11, 2001 ("9/11") was the A. attack by terrorists on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon B. date of the U.S. invasion of Iraq that toppled Saddam Hussein C. day that the stock market bubble "burst" D. first time a surprise attack occurred against the U.S.

4. On what basis did the George W. Bush administration attempt to justify the invasion of Iraq in 2003? A. weapons of mass destruction B. prosecution of the War on Terror C. spreading democracy to Iraq D. all of the above

5. The USA-Patriot Act provided for, among other things A. trying suspected foreign terrorists before military tribunals. B. permitting the break-ins of suspected Americans’ homes. C. extensive telephone and e-mail surveillance and the detention/deportation of immigrants suspected of terrorism. D. the use of the U.S. military in domestic police operations against terrorism.

6. Summarize the impact of and responses to natural disasters: ANSWER: Southeast Asian Tsunami(2004)-The most powerful tsunami and most powerful earthquake in 40 years. Killing more than 11,000 people in 6 countriesPresident bush offered "all appropriate assistance to those nations most affected." global red cross issued an emergency appeal foraim mediate aid.
 * Southeast Asian Tsunami (2004)
 * Katrina (2005)
 * Haitian Earthquake (2010)

Katrina(2005)- one of the strongesI storms to impact the coast of the U.S. the governor of Louisiana declared a state of emergency and president Bush did the same. The mayor of New Orleans called for evacuation of the city. The FENA mobilized 1,000 homeland security members to provide assistance.

Haitian earthquake(2010)- The earthquake was devastating to the county of Haiti because it rarely experiences earthquakes and therefore was completely unprepared and the country did not have enough resources to help its people. Over 300,000 people were killed largely due to the hundreds of thousands of buildings and houses that had been destroyed, and additionally about a million Haitians were left homeless. A driving organization behind the relief effort was the USAID which provided nearly 10 million dollars worth of relief in forms such as fo od, shelter, and energy for those effected by the earthquake.

7. Why is President Bush criticized for his response to hurricane Katrina?

ANSWER: Americans were very upset about his reaction because he did not act fast enough and the American people were outraged. American people felt his response was inadequate and inefficient. They felt he didn't know enough about it and still to this day it is not completely cleaned up.

8. Explain the international response to the Southeast Asian Tsunami of 2004. ANSWER: The Tsunami cause the destruction of buildings and property, the salt water also killed a lot of crops. As a result, the food supply was very low and many people died of starvation or thirst from the lack of fresh water. Over 14 billion dollars was spent in aid mainly by the United States, Japan, Australia, and India which greatly aided the victims of the Tsunami although it still killed over 200,000 people.

9. Identify the significance and social impact of Obama winning the 2008 presidential election.

ANSWER: Obama was the first African American president nominated by 1 of 2 major politcal parties. President Obama had a messgae of "hope and change" which attracted voters of all races, ages, and many "moderate" voters. This message was a popular message for America. Obama ended the war in Iraq. He brought back jobs and improved the economy. He stopped the reliance on carbon based fuels like coal and oil and developed renewable energy sources (soler/wind power) to lesson global warming.

10. Summarize Obama’s domestic policy achievements. ANSWER: In February, 2009, Obama signed the American Recovery and Investment Act.In December, 2010, Obama signed a $858 tax cut bill into law. In February, 2010, Obama signed the "Pay-Go" rule, which restored a requirement that the federal government spend only what it can afford. Lastly,he passed the Health Care Act called Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010 which guarantees health insurance for every American.

11. Explain the accelerated rate at which the world population is increasing and identify strains this places on the world economy (energy crisis). ANSWER: The world population has been increasing at such a rapid rate many are worried it will lead to an increase in competition for energy sources. The biggest places we see this growth is China and India. This will rise prices for oil, natural gas, and other resources due to more people born globally. Mast fear we will run out of resources if our population continues to explode.

12. What are some of the possible consequences of the current trends in population growth? ANSWER:The consequences will be rise in prices of natural resources, overcrowding in urban cities, frequent fighting, and loss of land that can be used for hosing.

13. What methods have environmentalist identified to reduce strains on natural resources? ANSWER: Use renewable energy.

14. What were the causes, course and consequences of the financial crisis of 2007-2009?ANSWER: ANSWER: The financial crisis in 2007-2009, was triggered by subprime lending, means the banks were loaning out ridiculous amount of money to people with poor credits. Many people blamed Clinton for this lending habit, for he forced banks to relax the rules because of his multiculturalism in his administration. Clinton intended to make housing estates available for people with lower income but people abused the system. Mortgage providers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac went bankrupt in 2008, and had to be taken over by the government.

Home prices peaked in 2005-2006. Housing estate price is a good indicator of an economy’s wellbeing, when prices go up, it indicates that people are richer and can afford more expensive houses. But the peak in 2005-2006 was caused by subprime borrowing and lending, the bubble was popped when borrowers could not afford to pay back for their loans.

Under Clinton’s administration, he promised the banks that if they run out of money to lend, the Fed would provide them more money. Over the years after Clinton was gone, people saw the bubble expanding and tried to reform his policies. But thanks congress, nothing had been changed. In 2008 when the government bailed out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, people started to argue whether it was justifiable to use taxpayers’ money to help private banks. After Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, there happened to be more and more banks seeking for bail outs, and the government was under political pressure. Some big financial institutions thought that they were too big to fail, decided to do nothing and waited for government rescue plans. The Lehman Brothers was the largest bank in US had to go bankrupt because their prediction was wrong. The government did release some stimulus packages, gave aids to some financial institutions but could not afford to help all the banks. When big companies were in danger of falling, their credit ratings dropped and had shaken the investors’ confidence.

The 2008 stock market crash, Dow Jones fell for 50% over 17 months, please regard that Dow Jones actually reached its historical height in 2007. An economist said that it could be compared to the Great Depression in the 1930s. The damage to the economy was long term, means the economic system would need a long time to recover.

15. Identify significant advances in technology and summarize the changes this has brought to information sharing and communication. ANSWER: In the 2000s, more people began to use the internet, originally only 6% of the adults used the internet and later it went up to 80%. People began to communicate and socialize on the internet as the internet service became more accessible, communications became more effective and efficient. Social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpaces began to develop.

16. How has technology led to the formation of a global society? ANSWER: With effective and efficient communication tools, people could exchange ideas freely and promptly with the other people on the other side of the planet. Better technology also helped traders to deliver goods and services efficie ntly.