12.2 The 2000 Election and the Presidency of George W Q

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Who were the main candidates in the 2000 U.S. Presidential election?

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George W. Bush and Al Gore

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When did George W. Bush take office as President of the United States?

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January 2001

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What major event marked George W. Bush's presidency?

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The 9/11 terrorist attacks

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What was the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan called?

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Operation Enduring Freedom

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What was the premise for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003? Options: To spread democracy, To find weapons of mass destruction, To support the United Nations, To establish trade agreements

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To find weapons of mass destruction

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What was the goal of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001?

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To remove the Taliban regime

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What was the impact of the 9/11 attacks on U.S. foreign policy?

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It led to a 'War on Terror'.

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What was the primary purpose of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) created in 2003?

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To protect the United States from potential terrorist attacks

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What was a major consequence of the 2008 financial crisis?

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Sharp increase in unemployment

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Which city was particularly affected by Hurricane Katrina?

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New Orleans