UNIT STUDY GUIDE: America (1990s–2000s) + Globalization

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Operation Desert Storm

A military operation led by the U.S. to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1991.

NAFTA

North American Free Trade Agreement, a trade pact between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that aimed to eliminate trade barriers.

Electoral vs. Popular Vote

Electoral vote is the vote cast by electors in the Electoral College, while the popular vote is the total votes cast by citizens.

Impeachment

A process by which a sitting president can be charged with misconduct while in office, leading to a trial.

9/11 Attacks

Coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001, targeting the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Great Recession

A severe worldwide economic crisis that occurred from late 2007 to mid-2009, marked by the collapse of financial institutions.

War on Terror

An international military campaign launched by the U.S. following the September 11 attacks aimed at dismantling terrorist organizations.

Partisan Politics

Political conflict or division based on political parties, often leading to legislative gridlock.

Welfare Reform

Changes made to the welfare system to reduce dependency on government assistance and promote employment.

1. What was the main goal of NAFTA?

B. Reduce trade barriers between countries

2. Which president was impeached but not removed from office?

Bill Clinton

3. What event caused the War on Terror to begin?

9/11

4. What was a major cause of the Great Recession?

Housing market collapse

5. Which organization replaced the League of Nations?

UN

7. What made the 2000 election controversial?

Supreme Court Decision

8. What is one effect of free trade?

Lower prices

9. Who was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

Al- Qaeda

10. What does NATO Article 5 state?

Attack on 1 = attack on all

Patriot Act

Law increasing government surveillance after 9/11 attacks

Multinational corporation

Company operating in multiple countries

WTO

Organization that promotes global trade

Hurricane Katrina

Natural disaster that flooded New Orleans

Third Party Candidate

Candidate that is neither a democrat or republican and can split the votes.

Why did the US invade Iraq in 2003

Feared that Hussein had weapons of mass destruction

What role did the internet play in the 1990s economy?

Boosted economy, increased communication, helped businesses grow.

What is the difference between popular vote and electoral vote

PV = total votes from people

EV = votes from the electoral college that decide the president

Why was the government and Bush criticized after hurricane Katrina?

Slow/unprepared response, delayed rescue efforts

What happened in the election of 2000? Who won electoral and who won popular?

Al Gore won the popular vote and Bush won elecotoral vote and still became president.