Challenges in 21st Century America

The video concludes the AP US History curriculum by discussing key events and challenges faced by America in the 21st century. It covers the disputed 2000 election, the September 11 attacks, the War on Terror, and the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The video also addresses the Patriot Acts and their impact on privacy, as well as environmental issues like climate change and America's dependence on fossil fuels. The instructor expresses gratitude to the students and encourages them to prepare for their exams.

What major global issues are highlighted as challenges for America in the 21st century?

• Technological advancements and privacy

• Healthcare and education reform

• Terrorism and climate change

• Economic recession and unemployment

Which event led to the Supreme Court deciding the outcome of the 2000 U.S. presidential election?

• A legal challenge by the Democratic Party

• A dispute over absentee ballots

• A tie in the Electoral College

• A recount in Florida

What was the primary reason for the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001?

• To capture Saddam Hussein

• To dismantle the Taliban government

• To establish a democratic government

• To find and capture Osama bin Laden

What was the main justification given for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003?

• Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

• The need to spread democracy in the Middle East

• The presence of weapons of mass destruction

• Iraq's involvement in the September 11 attacks

What was a significant criticism of the Patriot Acts enacted after September 11?

• They were too costly to implement

• They infringed on Americans' privacy rights

• They were ineffective in preventing terrorism

• They were not supported by Congress

What was the purpose of creating the Department of Homeland Security?

• To regulate domestic law enforcement

• To manage immigration policies

• To oversee national defense

• To protect the U.S. from further terrorist attacks

What was a major factor that renewed the debate over America's dependence on fossil fuels?

• The Iraq War in the 1990s

• The rise of electric vehicles

• The discovery of new oil reserves

• The energy crisis of the 1970s

Who was a prominent figure in raising awareness about climate change in the early 21st century?

• John Kerry

• Al Gore

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

What is a common argument made by those who reject the idea that global warming is human-induced?

• It is a result of natural climate cycles

• It is caused by solar flares

• It is a myth created by scientists

• It is due to volcanic activity

Despite various challenges, what status does the United States maintain in the world?

• A leading economic power

• A key player in global diplomacy

• A major technological innovator

• The world's leading superpower