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Unit Quiz Crisis and Resurgence. The New Millennium  George W. Bush Presidency  Election of 2000  September 11  Changes to our society after the attack.

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1 Unit Quiz Crisis and Resurgence

2 The New Millennium  George W. Bush Presidency  Election of 2000  September 11  Changes to our society after the attack

3 George W. Bush, President 2001 - 2009  Only the second time in U.S. History, Father and Son were president.  Elected by a controversial vote.  Gore won the popular vote, but wasn’t elected…..what the what?  How can you win the popular vote but now win the election.

4 George W. Bush, President 2001 - 2009  Election not determined until December of 2000  Hey, your Chad is hanging.

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6  Not resolved until Supreme Court ruled that the recount  Ruled to stop trying to determine the voters intent on each ballot.

7 September 11, 2001  Defining moment of the Bush Presidency  Responsible for the creation of the TSA, Patriot Act, Dept. of Homeland Security and prison camp at Guantanamo Bay.

8 President Bush 9/11 Interview

9 Patriot Act  Goals are to strengthen domestic security and broaden the powers of law-enforcement agencies with regards to identifying and stopping terrorists.  The passing and renewal of the Patriot Act has been extremely controversial.  Supporters claim that it's been instrumental in a number of investigations and arrests of terrorists, while critics counter the act gives the government too much power, threatens civil liberties and undermines the very democracy it seeks to protect.

10 Barak Obama

11 The New Millennium  Barak Obama, 44 th President of The United States  Won election in 2008 after hard fought election  Defeated Hillary Clinton in primary and John McCain during the general election  Most expensive election in the history of the country.

12  Oprah Winfrey, why was the Democrat Primary so difficult for her?

13 Historical Significance  First African-American President  Father was Kenyan, Mother was White American

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