Notes 20.2 The George W. Bush Presidency
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)
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)
Controversy in the 2000 Election In general, which regions of the United States voted for Bush? Which voted for Gore?
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, 1998-4 embassies, 2000- American ship
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
The September 11, 2001 Attacks and the War on Terror What are the difficulties in balancing personal freedom and providing for protection against terrorism?
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, 2003- Operation Iraqi Freedom Authorized by Congress