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WorksheetsUnit #12-U.S. in a Changing World Key Vocab (Quizs)
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Persian Gulf War
A conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1990-1991.
A military engagement between Iran and Iraq that lasted from 1980 to 1988.
A war fought between the United States and North Korea during the early 1950s.
A conflict involving the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland Islands in 1982.
Saddam Hussein
The President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003, known for his role in the Persian Gulf War and his authoritarian regime.
A famous scientist known for his theory of relativity.
The leader of the Soviet Union during World War II.
A prominent figure in the American Civil Rights Movement.
Patriot Act
A U.S. law enacted to strengthen national security and expand law enforcement powers in response to the 9/11 attacks.
A U.S. law that limits the rights of citizens in times of war.
A U.S. law that promotes international trade and commerce.
A U.S. law that focuses on environmental protection and sustainability.
Internet
A global network of interconnected computers that enables users to share information and communicate worldwide.
A type of software used for browsing the web.
A hardware device that connects computers to a network.
A programming language used for web development.
Osama bin Laden
The founder of the militant Islamist organization al-Qaeda, responsible for the 9/11 terror attacks.
A famous American actor known for his roles in action movies.
A political leader in the Middle East known for peace negotiations.
A renowned scientist who contributed to space exploration.
NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty among the United States, Canada, and Mexico to eliminate trade barriers.
A trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.
A military alliance formed in North America.
A cultural exchange program between Canada and Mexico.
Department of Homeland Security
A department of the U.S. federal government created in response to the 9/11 attacks to coordinate national efforts against terrorism.
An agency responsible for managing the U.S. immigration system.
A federal agency focused on environmental protection and climate change.
A department that oversees the U.S. military operations abroad.
Globalization
The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, often driven by trade and technology.
A method of isolating economies to promote local businesses.
A strategy to reduce international trade barriers and tariffs.
A cultural phenomenon that only affects developed countries.
9/11 Terror Attacks
A series of coordinated terrorist attacks by the radical Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on September 11, 2001.
A peaceful protest against government policies that took place on September 11, 2001.
A natural disaster that affected the United States on September 11, 2001.
A military exercise conducted by the U.S. government on September 11, 2001.
