George W. Bush
US History/Napp
Name: _________________
Do Now: George Walker Bush Presidency, 2001- 2009
Domestic Policy:
Foreign Policy:
- He was the son of former President Georg - On September 11, 2001, Islamic terrorists
Bush; George W. Bush’s election as
boarded four different U.S. airliners
President in 2000 was the closest election
a) Once airborne, the planes were hijacked
contest in U.S. History
and flown into the World Trade Center in
a) Bush’s large lead began to shrink when
New York City and the Pentagon building in
the Democrats nominated Vice President Al Washington, D.C.
Gore
b) As many as five thousand people were
b) On election night, Gore won the popular
killed – making this the worst attack in U.S.
vote, but in some states the margin was so
history
narrow the winner of the electoral vote was - President Bush vowed to launch a war
unclear
against terrorism, including nations that
c) Because of the close vote in Florida, a
harbored terrorists
recount was begun
a) The primary suspect was Osama Bin
d) After weeks of indecision, Florida election Laden, who was responsible for prior
officials declared Bush the winner, giving
terrorist attacks against Americans
him the needed electoral votes for victory
b) The Taliban, the Islamic Fundamentalist
e) Gore challenged these results
rulers of Afghanistan, refused to turn
f) In a divided decision, the Supreme Court
Osama bin Laden over to the U.S.
stopped manual recounts in several counties c) President Bush ordered air and ground
for their lack of uniform standards and
assaults to topple the Taliban and destroy
Bush was declared the winner
bin Laden’s terrorist network
- Early in his Presidency, Bush pushed
through a tax cut in an attempt to revitalize
the economy
- He also proposed legislation requiring
states to test all students from third grade
~ Adapted from The Key to Understanding
on
U.S. History and Government
1- Who was George W. Bush?
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2- What was unique about the Presidential election in 2000?
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3- Who won the popular vote in the election?
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4- Why was the electoral vote unclear?
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5- What is the Electoral College?
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6- In what state was the vote very close?
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7- What began in this state?
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8- Who did election officials declare the winner?
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9- What did the other candidate do?
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10- What did the Supreme Court rule?
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11- Who did the Supreme Court declare the winner?
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12- What did Bush do in an effort to revitalize the economy?
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13- What legislation did Bush propose regarding education in the U.S.?
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14- What happened on September 11, 2001?
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15- Why was this the worst attack on American soil?
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16- Who was responsible for this attack?
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17- What country harbored this individual?
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18- What group ruled this country?
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19- What is Islamic Fundamentalism?
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20- What do Islamic Fundamentalists want?
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21- What do Islamic Fundamentalist not want?
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22- Why were some Islamic Fundamentalists upset with the United States?
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23- What nation did the United States immediately invade after the events of 9/11?
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24- What other nation did the U.S. invade?
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25- What did the U.S. suspect Saddam Hussein of making?
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26- What happened to Saddam Hussein?
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27- What happened to Osama bin Laden?
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28- Is the U.S. still fighting a war on terror?
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29- Why is the war on terror difficult to win?
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30- How is the war on terror different from the Cold War?
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Primary Source: Excerpt from the text of President Bush’s address Tuesday night, after
terrorist attacks on New York and Washington
Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series
of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts.
The victims were in airplanes or in their offices – secretaries, businessmen and women,
military and federal workers. Moms and dads. Friends and neighbors.
Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.
…These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat.
But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a
great nation.
Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot
touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of
American resolve.
…America was targeted for attack because we’re the brightest beacon for freedom and
opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining.
…The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts. I’ve directed the full
resources for our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible
and bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who
committed these acts and those who harbor them.
…Tonight I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds
have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I
pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us spoken through the ages in
Psalm 23: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for
You are with me.”
This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice
and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time.
None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is
good and just in our world.
Thank you. Good night and God bless America.
Identify five significant points made by President Bush in the speech:
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2- ________________________________________________________________________
3- ________________________________________________________________________
4- ________________________________________________________________________
5- ________________________________________________________________________
1. President Ronald Reagan and
President George W. Bush shared
the belief that tax cuts would
result in
(1) a reduction in exports
(2) the growth of the economy
(3) an increase in the federal
bureaucracy
(4) a rise in unemployment
2. One unique feature of the
presidential election of 2000 between
George W. Bush and Al Gore is that
(1) the Supreme Court played an
important role in the final outcome
(2) no third-party candidate was on
the ballot
(3) both candidates had previously
served as vice president
(4) the electoral votes in Florida were
divided between the candidates
3. Base your answer to question 3 on
the quotation below and on your
knowledge of social studies.
“… In the sixth year since our Nation
was attacked, I wish I could report to
you that the dangers have ended. They
have not. And so it remains the policy of
this Government to use every lawful and
proper tool of intelligence, diplomacy,
law enforcement, and military action to
do our duty, to find these enemies, and
to protect the American people…”
~ President George W. Bush
Which event did President Bush refer to
in this quotation?
(1) Oklahoma City bombing on April
17, 1995
(2) terrorist actions on September 11,
2001
(3) Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
(4) start of Operation Iraqi Freedom
4. One reason some people support
raising the eligibility age for
receiving Social Security benefits is
that
(1) most Americans now have access
to free health care
(2) people are living longer today
(3) the federal government has had
record budget surpluses in recent
years
(4) baby boomers will begin to retire
after the year 2030
Base your answers to questions 5 and 6 on
the passage below and on your knowledge of
social studies.
“…Keeping America competitive requires
affordable energy. And here we have a
serious problem: America is addicted to oil,
which is often imported from unstable parts
of the world. The best way to break this
addiction is through technology. Since 2001,
we have spent nearly $10 billion to develop
cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable
alternative energy sources. And we are on
the threshold of incredible advances.…”
~ President George W. Bush, State of the
Union Address, January 31, 2006
5.
In this passage, President George W.
Bush suggests Americans can
overcome oil “addiction” by focusing
on
(1) conservation
(2) education
(3) scientific research
(4) discovery of new oil fields
6. Which goal related to United States
energy needs is addressed in this speech?
(1) reduce dependence on the Middle East
(2) supply all energy needs from domestic
sources
(3) decrease offshore drilling
(4) eliminate the use of all petroleum
products
Analyze the following images:
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