Live Unit 9 Flashcard B

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What was George H. Bush's primary international concern during his presidency? What country was liberated during his presidency?

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Gulf War; Kuwait

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Which president became the 2nd president in U.S. history to be impeached? What was he impeached for? What was the result of his impeachment?

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Bill Clinton; perjury and obstruction of justice; acquitted

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What did President Clinton, working with the Republican-led Congress, achieve for the first time in nearly 30 years?

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A balanced budget

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Why was the Election of 2000 one of the most controversial elections in U.S. history? What was the outcome?

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Hanging chads in Florida; Supreme Court decision for George W. Bush

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Which president declared a "War on Terrorism"? This was a result of what? Options: Bill Clinton; Oklahoma City bombing, George W. Bush; 9/11 attacks, Barack Obama; Boston Marathon bombing, Donald Trump; ISIS attacks

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George W. Bush; 9/11 attacks

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This is a terrorist group that was led by Osama bin Laden, determined to destroy western nations like the US.

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al Qaeda

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What Cabinet department was created as a result of 9/11?

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Department of Homeland Security

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Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001?

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Afghanistan’s Taliban government protected the terrorists responsible for September 11, 2001 attacks

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Who was captured during Operation Iraqi Freedom?

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Saddam Hussein

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What was the Patriot Act?

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Legislation passed after 9/11 allowing law enforcement to search private communications to stop terrorists