Assignment: 90s & Today, Day 5 - U.S. History

Stimulus - Use the information provided and your knowledge of U.S. history to help answer the following questions. Which area represents the Mississippi River and which area represents Lake Pontchartrain?

• Area A represents the Mississippi River and Area B represents Lake Pontchartrain.

• Area B represents the Mississippi River and Area A represents Lake Pontchartrain.

• Area C represents the Mississippi River and Area D represents Lake Pontchartrain.

• Area D represents the Mississippi River and Area C represents Lake Pontchartrain.

What happens to New Orleans’ elevation between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates

What message about New Orleans is the map maker trying to convey?

• The map highlights the cultural diversity of New Orleans.

• The map shows the geographical layout of New Orleans.

• The map emphasizes the historical significance of New Orleans.

• The map illustrates the economic growth of New Orleans.

What caused the severe flooding in New Orleans?

• Record-breaking amounts of snow

• Climate change due to urbanization

• A severe drought in the region

• The protective levee system collapsed

Describe the damage that occurred in New Orleans as a result of Hurricane Katrina AND explain the steps that were taken to prevent similar damage in the future.

• A) Hurricane Katrina caused flooding and infrastructure damage; levees were strengthened and improved.

• B) Hurricane Katrina caused minor damage; no steps were taken to prevent future damage.

• C) Hurricane Katrina had no impact on New Orleans; the city remained unchanged.

• D) Hurricane Katrina only affected other states; New Orleans was unaffected.

In response to the 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States began military operations in _____________________________________________.

• Afghanistan

• Iraq

• Libya

• Syria

Some people criticized the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act because they believed it violated their _____________________________________________.

• Individual rights

• Privacy rights

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City and the _____________________________________________ in Washington, D.C.

• Pentagon

• White House

• Lincoln Memorial

• Capitol Building

The outcome of the 2000 presidential election depended on a recount in Florida, but the _____________________________________________ ruled it as unconstitutional.

• Supreme Court

• Florida State Court

• Federal Appeals Court

• District Court

12. _____________________________________________ was an important leader of the Civil Rights movement who promoted civil disobedience over the use of violence.

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Stokely Carmichael