19. 1990s-Early 2000s

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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:

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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 Iraq; The US overthrew Saddam Hussein’s government:

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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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Which event led to the implementation of the USA PATRIOT Act?
Options:
Hurricane Katrina,
9/11 Attacks,
Operation Desert Storm

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9/11 Attacks

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Who was the President of the United States during the 9/11 attacks?

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George W. Bush

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What was the primary objective of the coalition forces during the Persian Gulf War?

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To liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation

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Which operation name was given to the military campaign during the Persian Gulf War?

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Operation Desert Storm