Exploring 21st Century Challenges in America

The video concludes the AP US History curriculum by discussing the challenges America faced in the 21st century, including the September 11 attacks, the War on Terror, and climate change. It covers the disputed 2000 election, the Iraq War, and the introduction of the Patriot Acts. The video also addresses environmental issues and the climate change debate, highlighting the impact of fossil fuel dependence. The instructor expresses gratitude to students and offers exam preparation advice.

What event marked the beginning of 21st century American politics?

• The September 11 attacks

• The election of 2000

• The Iraq War

• The War on Terror

What was the outcome of the 2000 U.S. presidential election?

• A clear victory for Al Gore

• A landslide victory for George W. Bush

• A Supreme Court decision in favor of George W. Bush

• A recount in Florida

Who was demanded by Bush to be handed over by the Afghanistan government?

• Osama Bin Laden

• Al Gore

• Saddam Hussein

• The leader of the Taliban

What was the main reason for the Iraq War in 2003 according to the video?

• To install a democratic government

• To retaliate for the September 11 attacks

• To fight against global terrorism

• To find weapons of mass destruction

What was the primary goal of Operation Iraqi Freedom?

• To end the War on Terror

• To install a U.S.-friendly democratic government

• To secure oil resources

• To find and eliminate Osama Bin Laden

What did the Patriot Acts allow the government to do?

• Increase surveillance on citizens

• Deploy troops overseas

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• Enhance border security

What was the primary concern of the Department of Homeland Security?

• Protecting the homeland from attacks

• Overseeing elections

• Economic stability

• Climate change

What was a major source of oil for the United States mentioned in the video?

• Afghanistan

• Kuwait

• Iran

• Iraq

Who brought the issue of climate change to popular attention?

• Barack Obama

• Al Gore

• Saddam Hussein

• George W. Bush

What was the main argument of those supporting regulation of carbon-producing industries?

• It would address global warming

• It would create jobs

• It would boost the economy

• It would reduce dependence on foreign oil