Week 28 - The 21st Century - Studies Weekly

The War on Terror

What is the event shown in this image lead to? (a)  

• War on Terror
• Bay of Pigs
• Six-Day War
• Tet Offensive

The 2000 Presidential Election

What made the 2000 presidential election so controversial?

Select three that apply.

• Voting results in Florida were very close.

• The winner did not receive the popular vote.

• The debates were televised for the first time.

• Legal battles escalated to the Supreme Court.

Acts of Congress

Which title best completes this chart? (a)  

• 9/11 terrorist attacks
• Iraq War
• Persian Gulf War
• 2000 presidential election

The 2008 Presidential Election

What is the significance of the event shown in this photo?

• declaring the start of the War on Terror

• electing the first African American president

• confirming the youngest Supreme Court Justice

• announcing the results of the 2000 presidential election

The 2008 Presidential Election

What is the significance of this photo?

The 2008 Presidential Election

Which political party did Barack Obama represent during his time in office?

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

The 2008 Presidential Election

What leadership qualities did President Obama exhibit while addressing an economic crisis?

Select two that apply.

• diplomacy

• compassion

• self-centered

• unethical conduct

21st Century Technology

How has social media impacted the United States economy?

• Fashion, make-up, and hairstyles are less extreme.

• Businesses must invest in building more physical stores.

• Individuals have less knowledge about other ideas and cultures.

• Consumers can easily find information about goods and services.

21st Century Technology

Today we use computers for almost every facet of our daily lives, including work, school, shopping, and entertainment.

• true

• false

21st Century Technology

How has social media benefited individuals and society in the United States?