Politics, Economic, and Social Events of the 21 st Century BUSH
& OBAMA
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Objectives- Day 1 Discuss the political, social, and economic
events that occurred during the lifetime of the students through
created mind maps Identify the major issues of the 2000 election
through ppt and video Examine one theme of George W. Bush's
Inaugural Address by closely reading an excerpted quotation.
Identify major initiatives of George W. Bush
Slide 3
Warm up- Day 1 When you think of George W. Bush, what words
come to mind? Please explain why you selected these words.
Slide 4
Mind Map Review Get into assigned groups Review the political,
social, and economic elements of your mind map with your group Add
to your chart! Make a group list of common events Share as a class!
~15 minutes
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Major Candidates 2000 Election Dem Al Gore Joseph Lieberman Rep
George Bush Dick Cheney Reform Pat Buchanan Green Ralph Nader
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Election Night Issues Natl Projections 246 Bush - 255 Gore 270
needed, 3 states too close Florida Gov Jeb Bush, Sec of State
Katherine Harris Peninsula v Panhandle Recount
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Election Night Issues FL Balloting Punch Cards Chads Butterfly
Ballots Palm Beach Buchanan FL Voter Rolls Purging Felons Voter
Black Out Absentee votes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFcRoNlupBw
(- 6min)
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Slide 9
Think-Pair-Share Was the election rigged? Why or why not?
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Outcome Bush v Gore 12/12/2000 7-2 End recount Violated equal
protection clause 5-4 No new count Not precedent, but present
Popular Vote Tied 48% (Gore +544K) Electoral Vote 271-266 in favor
of GW Bush 4-6 million votes lost (6% error rate) Election Reform
Help America Vote Act
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George W. Bush(2001-2004) 43 rd President of the USA Activity-
Read Bushs inaugural address and analyze the main points he
addresses
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George W. Bush(2001-2004) $1.3 trillion tax cut program No
Child Left Behind AIDS program committed $15 billion over 5 years
9/11 and War on Terror USA Patriot Act
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George W. Bush (2005-2008) 2004 Election- Bush v Kerry 2005
Hurricane Katrina and relief http://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=HbJaMWw4- 2Q http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=HbJaMWw4-
2Q
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TPS: Final Thoughts of Final Speech "We have faced danger and
trial, and there's more ahead. But with the courage of our people
and confidence in our ideals, this great nation will never tire,
never falter and never fail. - George W Bush What is he
referencing?
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Closure In what ways was Bush successful in his presidency? In
what ways was Bush unsuccessful in his presidency?
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Objectives- Day 2 Identify policies and initiatives taken by
Barack Obama Define economic terms and describe their relevance to
the 2008 recession Identify Obamas involvement in the Middle East
Identify Obama Care and Immigration Analyze the pros and cons of
Gay Marriage
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Warm Up- Day 2 What major Initiatives did George W Bush create?
Explain
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Barack Obama 44 th President of the USA 1 st African American
President Initiatives: Reversed limited stem-cell research funding
Hate Crimes Prevention Act (expands) Repeals Dont Ask Dont Tell GM
& Chrysler Bailouts
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2008 Economic Recession Definitions: Recession-a general
slowdown in economic activity GDP(Gross Domestic Product),
employment, income, business profits, and inflation while
bankruptcies and the unemployment rate Mortgage- a loan that you
take out against your property that you must pay back
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Middle East Iraq Pulled out troops in 2010 (transitional troops
till 2011) Afghanistan Increased troops from 2009-2011 Plans to
decrease troops significantly by 2014 ** Reading (Return to Sender)
Benghazi
Slide 21
Obama Care & Immigration quality & affordability of
health insurance, uninsured rate and reduce the costs of health
care for individuals and the government
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3- Ilc5xK2_E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3- Ilc5xK2_E Undocumented will pay
taxes, learn English, undergo background checks; businesses must
require documents Pros- secure boarder, economic boost, guest
worker program Cons- job competition, language barrier,
overpopulation
Slide 22
Gay Rights Movement- Activity What are the pros and cons? We
will read the excerpt together, then I will divide the class in
half and you will read only the pros or the cons. Be prepared to
share the reasons you read.
Slide 23
Persuasive Letter Possible ideas: Gun control Gay Rights Stem
cell research Guantanamo Bay facility Obama Care Immigration Govt
military spending Domestic policies Foreign policies- ME, Africa,
MX, S.A. Censorship
Slide 24
Closure What is a possible issue/controversy you would want to
address to your local politician? Governor? President?
