Flashcard: The GW Bush

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Who won the popular vote in the US presidential election of 2000?

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Al Gore

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_______ 's controversial vote played a pivotal role in the 2000 election.

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Florida

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What was the name of the terrorist group responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks?

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Al-Qaeda

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Which of the following buildings were struck as part of the September 11, 2001 attacks? The North Tower of the World Trade Center, The South Tower of the World Trade Center, The Pentagon, All of the above

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All of the above

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What piece of legislation was signed into law in response to the September 11 attacks?

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The USA PATRIOT Act

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What increased as a result of the USAPATRIOT Act?

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Government surveillance

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Which major event led to the US Invasion of Afghanistan in 2001? Options: The bombing of the USS Cole, The Oklahoma City bombing, The September 11 attacks, The 2000 presidential election

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The September 11 attacks

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____________ was the Vice President under George W. Bush.

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Dick Cheney

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What was a major feature of the No Child Left Behind Act implemented during George W. Bush’s presidency?

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Mandated use of standardized tests to measure student achievement

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What was the primary reason for the extensive damage in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

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The collapse of levees and floodwalls allowed floodwaters to submerge much of the city.