Review of Barack Obama's Presidency

Flashcards summarizing key concepts and terms from the lecture on Barack Obama's presidency and related historical events.

2008 Presidential Election

The election where Barack Obama won against John McCain amidst the Great Recession.

Great Recession

A severe worldwide economic crisis that occurred during the late 2000s, beginning in the United States.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

A spending bill passed by Congress in 2009 aimed at stimulating the economy during the Great Recession.

Obamacare

The nickname for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which mandated health insurance for all Americans.

Tea Party Movement

A political movement that emerged in the U.S., focusing on reducing the national debt and federal budget deficit.

Navy SEAL Team Operation

The covert operation that led to the death of Osama Bin Laden in 2011.

Occupy Wall Street

A protest movement that sought to address income inequality and the influence of money in politics.

Deregulation

The process of removing government regulations from industries, heavily implemented during the Bush administration.

Immigration Reform

Attempts by Obama's administration to address and reform immigration laws, notably through the Senate bill in 2013.

Social Media

Platforms for communication and community building that grew rapidly in the 2000s, affecting politics and society.