1. Notes 20.2
The George W. Bush Presidency

2. The George W. Bush Presidency
Notes 20.2
The George W. Bush Presidency
Key Terms
USA PATRIOT Act
Department of Homeland Security
weapons of mass destruction (WMD)

3. Controversy in the 2000 Election
Al Gore and Joe Lieberman- Democratic ticket
First Jew on a ticket for a major party
George W. Bush and Cheney- Republican ticket
Gore 500K more popular vote
No one won 270 electoral votes
FL recounted votes, Bush won by 537 votes
Democrats sued for a recount
Bush V. Gore-ended the recount, Gore conceded (Supreme Court)

4. Controversy in the 2000 Election
In general, which regions of the United States voted for Bush? Which voted for Gore?

5. The September 11, 2001 Attacks and the War on Terror
Sept 11, 2001, Four airplanes hijacked, two into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, one crashed in PA
3,000 people died as a result of this attack
First major terrorist attack on US soil
Al Qaeda-terrorist group committed to Islam
1993-WTC, embassies, American ship

6. The September 11, 2001 Attacks and the War on Terror
Americans had a new surge of patriotism
Oct 2001-newpaper editor died from Anthrax
Anthrax had been sent through the mail
Two postal workers died
FBI never able to find the terrorists
Airport security and decreased economy

7. The September 11, 2001 Attacks and the War on Terror
What are the difficulties in balancing personal freedom and providing for protection against terrorism?

8. The September 11, 2001 Attacks and the War on Terror
Bin Laden and AL Qaeda were in Afghanistan
Taliban government was supporting terrorist training camps
USA Patriot Act-law enforcement broader powers to monitor suspected terrorist
Department of Homeland Security
WMD in Iraq, March 19, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Authorized by Congress