1. Politics, Economic, and Social Events of the 21 st Century BUSH 2001-2008

2. Objectives Discuss the political, social, and economic events that occurred during the lifetime of the students through created mind maps Identify the major issues of the 2000 election through ppt and video Examine one theme of George W. Bush's Inaugural Address by closely reading an excerpted quotation. Identify major initiatives of George W. Bush

3. Warm up- Mind Map/ Web Review Get into assigned groups Review the political, social, and economic elements of your mind map with your group Add to your chart! Make a group list of common events Share as a class! ~15 minutes

4. Brainstorming With the person next to you brainstorm a list of the most important political, social/cultural, and economic events that have occurred during your lifetime.

5. Major Candidates 2000 Election Dem Al Gore Joseph Lieberman Rep George Bush Dick Cheney Reform Pat Buchanan Green Ralph Nader

6. What Went Wrong?

7. Election Night Issues Natl Projections 246 Bush - 255 Gore 270 needed, 3 states too close… Florida Gov Jeb Bush, Sec of State Katherine Harris Peninsula v Panhandle Recount

8. Election Night Issues FL Balloting Punch Cards Chads Butterfly Ballots Palm Beach Buchanan FL Voter Rolls Purging Felons Voter “Black Out” Absentee votes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFcRoNlupBw (- 6min)

10. Think-Pair-Share Was the election rigged? Why or why not?

11. Outcome Bush v Gore 12/12/2000 7-2 End recount Violated equal protection clause 5-4 No new count Not precedent, but present

12. 2000 Election Results Popular Vote Tied 48% (Gore +544K) Electoral Vote 271-266 4-6 million votes “lost” (6% error rate) Election Reform Help America Vote Act

13. Think-Pair-Share In your evaluation, did our Democratic process fail?

14. George W. Bush(2001-2004) 43 rd President of the USA Activity- Read Bush’s inaugural address and analyze the main points he addresses (underline them!)

15. George W. Bush(2001-2004) $1.3 trillion tax cut program “Compassionate Conservatism” No Child Left Behind AIDS program committed $15 billion over 5 years 9/11 and War on Terror USA Patriot Act

16. 2004 Election Bush (R) defeats Kerry (D): 286-252

17. George W. Bush (2005-2008) Push for offshore drilling 2005 Hurricane Katrina and relief http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=HbJaMWw4- 2Q http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=HbJaMWw4- 2Q

18. TPS: Final Thoughts of Final Speech "We have faced danger and trial, and there's more ahead. But with the courage of our people and confidence in our ideals, this great nation will never tire, never falter and never fail.” - George W Bush What is he referencing?

19. Closure In what ways was Bush successful in his presidency? In what ways was Bush unsuccessful in his presidency?

20. Homework Obama’s initiatives worksheet You will need to research! Please provide sources!

21. 2009- Obama “Yes We Can”

22. Objectives Identify policies and initiatives taken by Barack Obama Define economic terms and describe their relevance to the 2008 recession Identify Obama’s involvement in the Middle East Identify Obama Care and Immigration Analyze the pros and cons of Gay Marriage

23. Warm Up- Day 2 What major Initiatives did George W Bush create? Explain

24. 2008 Election Obama (D) def McCain (R): 365 - 173

25. Activity Reading of Obama’s Inaugural Address Underline or highlight the promises that Obama makes in his speech. How do the promises Obama makes in his 2009 inaugural speech differ from the remarks Bush made in his in 2001?

26. Barack Obama 44 th President of the USA 1 st African American President Initiatives: Hate Crimes Prevention Act (expands) Repeals “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” GM & Chrysler Bailouts

27. Homework Review In groups you will share what you found on the different issues/topics President Obama has had to deal with during his presidency

28. Persuasive Letter Possible ideas: Gun control Gay Rights Stem cell research Guantanamo Bay facility Obama Care Immigration Gov’t military spending Domestic policies Foreign policies- ME, Africa, MX, S.A. Censorship

29. Closure What is a possible issue/controversy you would want to address to your local politician? Governor? President?

30. Homework TIME magazine reading “Why the Economy could Pop?!” Respond to reading journal prompt You do not need to read the pages listed on the page although you may want to!!!