In the Twenty First Century 2010-2019

History

Jihadist terrorist organization based in northeastern Nigeria

Boko Haram

Jihadist terrorist organization based in northeastern Nigeria. Boko Haram. Boko Haram is a militant group that started in Nigeria in 2002 aiming to establish an Islamic state.

Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports to preserve the US economy

Chinese Tariffs

Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports to preserve the US economy. Chinese Tariffs. In history, Chinese Tariffs refer to taxes imposed by China on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries.

Prohibits the government from restricting expenditures for political communications by corporations

Citizens United vs FEC

Prohibits the government from restricting expenditures for political communications by corporations. Citizens United vs FEC. This 2010 Supreme Court decision allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited money on political campaigns.

The 45th president of the US

Donald Trump

The 45th president of the US, Donald Trump. Donald Trump is a businessman who became the president of the United States in 2017.

An aircraft without a human pilot on board and a type of unmanned vehicle

Drone

An aircraft without a human pilot on board and a type of unmanned vehicle. drone. In modern history, drones are remotely controlled or autonomous aircraft used for military and civilian purposes.

An instructional strategy focused on student engagement and active learning

Flipped classroom

An instructional strategy focused on student engagement and active learning. Flipped classroom. In a flipped classroom, students learn about historical events or concepts at home and use class time for discussions and activities.

Making fractures in rock by fluid under pressure to extract oil and natural gas

Fracking

Making fractures in rock by fluid under pressure to extract oil and natural gas is called fracking. Historically, fracking is a modern method developed to increase the extraction of oil and natural gas from underground rock formations.

A trade policy that does not restrict imports or exports

Free trade

A trade policy that does not restrict imports or exports. Free trade. In history, free trade refers to the practice of allowing goods and services to move across borders without tariffs or restrictions, promoting economic exchange between nations.

The mainly human-caused rise of the average temperature of the Earth's climate system

Global climate change

The mainly human-caused rise of the average temperature of the Earth's climate system. Global climate change. Throughout history, global climate change refers to the significant and lasting changes in weather patterns often linked to human activities like burning fossil fuels.

Interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide

Globalization

Interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide. Globalization. It is the process by which the world becomes more interconnected through trade, technology, and cultural exchange.

A US department for anti terrorism, border security, immigration and disaster prevention

Homeland Security

A US department for anti-terrorism, border security, immigration, and disaster prevention. Homeland Security. Homeland Security is a government agency created to protect the United States from various threats, especially after the 911 attacks.

The extent to which income is distributed unevenly among the population

Income gap

The extent to which income is distributed unevenly among the population income gap. Historically, the income gap refers to the economic disparity between rich and poor.

A terrorist anti-Islamic militant group

ISIS

A terrorist anti-Islamic militant group, ISIS. ISIS is a violent extremist organization that emerged in the Middle East seeking to establish a strict Islamic state.

The Leader of North Korea since 2011

Kim Jong-un

The Leader of North Korea since 2011, Kim Jong-un. He is the third generation of his family to lead North Korea, continuing the country's isolated and authoritarian regime.

An international treaty that commits states to reduce greenhouse gases

Kyoto Protocol

An international treaty that commits states to reduce greenhouse gases. Kyoto Protocol. The Kyoto Protocol is a 1997 agreement where countries pledged to limit emissions to combat global warming.

Co-founder and leader of Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg

Co-founder and leader of Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg. Mark Zuckerberg is an important figure in history because he created Facebook, a social media platform that changed how people communicate globally.

A country's goals and ambitions, whether economic, military, cultural or otherwise

National interest

A country's goals and ambitions, whether economic, military, cultural or otherwise. National interest. National interest refers to a nation's goals and priorities that guide its interactions and decisions on the global stage.

Responsible for global monitoring, collection and processing of information

National Security Agency

Responsible for global monitoring, collection and processing of information. National Security Agency. The National Security Agency NSA is a U.S. government agency established in 1952 to ensure national security through intelligence gathering and cryptography.

A protest movement located in New York City's Wall Street, against economic inequality

Occupy Wall Street

A protest movement located in New York City's Wall Street, against economic inequality. Occupy Wall Street. Occupy Wall Street was a grassroots movement in 2011 that highlighted economic inequality and criticized the influence of corporations in politics.

The US ceased participation in the Paris agreement on climate change mitigation

Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal

The US ceased participation in the Paris agreement on climate change mitigation. Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal. The Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal refers to the United States leaving an international pact aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

Pools campaign contributions and donates those funds to campaigns

Political action committee

Pools campaign contributions and donates those funds to campaigns. Political action committee. In history, a political action committee is an organization that collects money to support political candidates who promote specific policies or interests.

Suspecting or targeting a race on the basis of assumed characteristics

Racial profiling

Suspecting or targeting a race on the basis of assumed characteristics. Racial profiling is when authorities unfairly target people of certain races based on stereotypes, like during the era of stop-and-frisk practices.

A aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk

SpaceX

Aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk. SpaceX. SpaceX is a company that makes and launches rockets to explore space.

Reduced tax rates for businesses and individuals, increased deductions and family credits

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Reduced tax rates for businesses and individuals, increased deductions and family credits. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a 2017 law aimed at reducing taxes for individuals and businesses in the U.S.

A microblogging and social networking service

Twitter

A microblogging and social networking service. Twitter. Twitter is a platform where people share short messages, called tweets, and connect with others around the world.