H78-2000s

__**2000s PRESENTATIONSH **__
 * 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).

DIRECTIONS FOR INSERTING CONTENT (if more than one person in your group is using PowerPoint, Prezi, Glogster, etc. then you MUST combine the presentations and upload only one file)
1. SAVE the file to your computer (to your desktop or another folder)2. Click on the button in the center of the editing tool bar.3. Click on "Upload Files" button4. Locate your file on your computer and click "Choose"5. Click on the image that you have just uploaded and it will immediately be placed in your document.


 * INSERT ALL CONTENT FOR PRESENTATION HERE: **



= ............................................................................................................ =


 * 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:

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 is the ongoing campaign of the US and some of its allies to confront and defeat international terrorism.
 * This war was sparked by the terrorist attacks of Al-Qaeda on the US World Trade Center and on the Pentagon on September 11th, 2001.
 * Al-Qaeda's Afghanistan base and its support from the Taliban government of the nation causes the US to invade Afghanistan on October 7th, 2001.
 * In 2003, the US invaded Iraq in response to (the leader Iraq) Saddam Hussein 's support for terrorism and his creation of weapons of mass destruction for Al-Qaeda.
 * As for foreign policy, the war caused the Bush administration to adopt a "you are either with us, or against us" motto. This allowed for no neutrality, a limit, which contradicted the US's previous attitudes of neutrality and isolationism.
 * However, current president, Barrack __Obama__, has adopted a doctrine that is more humanitarian than Bush's. The US, concerning the War on Terror, plans to end the War responsibly (since Bin Laden is dead) and to spread ideals of democracy throughout the international community.

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)__:
 * Southeast Asian Tsunami (2004)
 * Katrina (2005)
 * Haitian Earthquake (2010)
 * Hit Indonesia and killed about 230,000 people, displaced tens of thousands of people, and left millions homeless and without safe food or water
 * US worked nationwide to give a large sum of money to Indonesia, a sum, which was included in the world community's total of about $500 million to go towards construction and relief efforts.

__ Hurricane Katrina (2005) __ :
 * damaged Louisiana and Mississippi's economies more than their populations
 * estimated to have killed less than 900, but was also estimated to have a damage cost of over $100 billion
 * disrupted the oil industry greatly (production reduced by 95% and gas prices reached an all time high)
 * Delayed relief efforts did take place, but Bush was greatly criticized for how he handled both the precursors and the aftermath of the storm.

__Haitian Earthquake (2010__):
 * An already poor nation, Haiti, was put into even MORE distress with the earthquake.
 * Capital, Port-au-Prince, was completely destroyed, estimated disaster cost: $8-14 billion, death toll: about 316,000, estimated 3 million Haitians affected altogether
 * US partnered with the UN to help in the development of areas of infrastructure, energy, economic security, food security, health, education, and governance

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

ANSWER: Even though Bush and his administration knew the damage such a storm could create, they did little to nothing to prepare the nation and was slow to pffer relief. In general, Bush was criticized due to the following:
 * poor management of the crisis and lack of a crisis plan for citizens
 * slow response to the damage
 * his absence from New Orleans during the months post-Katrina

8. Explain the international response to the Southeast Asian Tsunami of 2004. ANSWER:The international response to the Southeast Asian Tsunami of 2004 was very unified. This horrible disaster brought world nations into one joint group of global contributors to Indonesia. Altogether, the international community donated about $500 million to Indonesia to be used in relief efforts.

9. Identify the significance and social impact of Obama winning the 2008 presidential election. ANSWER: Obama becomes the first African American and bi-racial president. He and Joe Biden also become the first president/vice president in which neither candidate is Protestant. Obama's win also reclaimed the presidency for democrats and increased their majority in Congress.

10. Summarize Obama’s domestic policy achievements. ANSWER: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
 * Economic stimulus package signed into a law by Obama on February 17, 2009 in response to the recession of the 2000s
 * Main objective was to save and create jobs
 * Secondary objectives were to provide relief for people impacted the most by the recession and to invest money in infrastructure, education, health, and green energy
 * Created 1.8 million jobs so far and is predicted to create up to 2.5 million in the near future

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
 * Signed into law by Obama on March 23, 2010
 * Requires people not covered by insurance plans to maintain minimal essential health insurance coverage
 * Ensures that all Americans have access to affordable healthcare

11. Explain the accelerated rate at which the world population is increasing and identify strains this places on the world economy (energy crisis). ANSWER: Rate of world growth increased rapidly due to advances in health and technology. World population grew from 6.1 billion to 6.8 billion from 2000 to 2010. As the population increased, use of and need for energy also increased, creating a high demand for energy, especially oil. As demand for oil increased, supply decreased and the prices skyrocketed, creating a worldwide energy crisis.

12. What are some of the possible consequences of the current trends in population growth? ANSWER: Destruction of 80% of the world's rainforests, extinction of thousands of species of plants and animals, increased pollution, global warming, increased epidemics, elevated crim rate and warfare, shortages of resources such as food, water, and energy.

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

14. What were the causes, course and consequences of the financial crisis of 2007-2009? ANSWER:

15. Identify significant advances in technology and summarize the changes this has brought to information sharing and communication. ANSWER:

16. How has technology led to the formation of a global society? ANSWER: