Unit 13, Section 2 HW

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Key Term #10: Elected in 1992 and 1996, initiated a welfare system reform, signed NAFTA, created a budget surplus.

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Bill Clinton

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Key Term #12: The Election of ____ was between George W. Bush & Al Gore. This is the closest election ever in American history.

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2000

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Key Term #13: What is al-Qaeda?

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A terrorist organization known for the 9/11 attacks.

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Key Term #14: What is the War on Terror?

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A global campaign led by the U.S. to combat terrorism following the 9/11 attacks.

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What country invaded Kuwait in 1990?

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Iraq

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Question #6: Operation Desert Storm liberated what country?

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Kuwait

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What was the welfare reform and how did it impact the 1996 election?

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Welfare reform impacted the election by showcasing Clinton's focus on reducing dependency and promoting work.

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After weeks of not knowing who would be the next president the Supreme Court ruled -

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The recount would be stopped and the new president would be George W. Bush

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What was significant about September 11, 2001?

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It was the date of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

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Why did the United States bomb Afghanistan in 2001?

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To dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban after the September 11 attacks.