Cold War to Modern Era

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Device that changed homes & workplaces; led to the development of the internet

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Personal computer

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Group that actually elects the President; A candidate must have 270 of these votes to win the Presidency

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Electoral College

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A very close election that came down to a recount of votes in Florida. Florida’s electoral votes were awarded to George W. Bush, giving him the Presidency.

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Election of 2000

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Terrorist attacks on the Word Trade Center planned by Osama Bin Laden & carried out by Al-Qaeda: Pearl Harbor, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina

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9/11

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Part of Bush’s response to 9/11; The US promised to fight terrorism anywhere in the world:

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War on Terror

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Invasion of Afghanistan in response to 9/11. The US overthrew the Taliban government & hunted down Al-Qaeda members:

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Operation Enduring Freedom

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Invasion of Iraq; The US overthrew Saddam Hussein’s government: Patriot Act, Persian Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Barack Obama made history by becoming the first African American president of the United States:

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Election of 2008

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How many terms in office did Obama serve? Options: one, three, four, two

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two

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What is the nickname often used in the press for the Affordable Healthcare Act? Options: Clintoncare, Obamacare, Barackcare, Barrycare

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Obamacare