George W. Bush Flashcards
What years did George W. Bush serve as President of the United States?
2001-2009
What was one of George W. Bush’s key achievements in education reform?
The No Child Left Behind Act (2002), which aimed to improve student performance and accountability in schools.
What global health initiative did George W. Bush launch?
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which provided billions in funding to fight HIV/AIDS, particularly in Africa.
What legislation did George W. Bush sign to provide prescription drug coverage to seniors?
The Medicare Modernization Act (2003), which introduced Medicare Part D.
What were George W. Bush’s two major tax reduction acts?
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (2001) and the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (2003).
What major event shaped George W. Bush’s presidency and led to the Global War on Terror?
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
What major wars were initiated during George W. Bush’s presidency?
The war in Afghanistan (2001) to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban, and the Iraq War (2003) to eliminate weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
What controversial act expanded surveillance and law enforcement powers to combat terrorism after 9/11?
The USA PATRIOT Act.
What doctrine justified preemptive action against threats to U.S. security?
The Doctrine of Preemption, which was central to the Iraq War.
Why was George W. Bush’s response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 criticized?
The federal government’s response was seen as slow and inadequate, especially in New Orleans.
What controversial detention center did George W. Bush establish?
Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, criticized for human rights violations and indefinite detention without trial.
What economic crisis occurred at the end of George W. Bush’s presidency?
The 2008 Financial Crisis, marked by the housing market collapse and a global credit crisis.
What program was created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (2008) to stabilize financial institutions?
The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).
What criticism did George W. Bush face regarding enhanced interrogation techniques?
They were condemned as torture by human rights organizations.
What significant department did George W. Bush establish in response to the 9/11 attacks?
The Department of Homeland Security, created in 2002 to coordinate national efforts to protect against and respond to terrorist threats.
