21st Century Flashcards
1
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What was Operation Iraqi Freedom?
A
US plan to attack Iraq and murder Saddam Hussein after 9/11 out of fears they had weapons of mass destruction and were collaborating with the Taliban in 9/11
2
Q
What were the Patriot Acts of 2001 and 2002?
A
Gave the U.S. permission to enact surveillance on US citizens out of fear of terrorism. Such as listening to phone calls and reading emails
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4
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What was a new government agency created as a result of the 9/11 attacks?
A
The Department of Homeland Security
5
Q
What 2 events in the 21st century relit debates over U.S, dependence on fossil fuels?
A
- Iraq’s Invasion of Kuwait because US had to defend Kuwait to keep their oil supply thus starting a war
- Al Gore’s Videos of climate change
