Into The Twenty First Century 1992-2015
History

To save existing jobs and create new ones as soon as possible in response to the great recession
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
To save existing jobs and create new ones as soon as possible in response to the great recession. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was a 2009 financial stimulus package aimed at boosting the U.S. economy during the Great Recession.

An attack against two US facilities in Beganzi Libya by a Islamic militant group
Benghazi attack
An attack against two US facilities in Benghazi, Libya by an Islamic militant group. The Benghazi attack was a 2012 assault on the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, resulting in the deaths of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Newt Gingrich & Armey detailed what the Republicans promised to do if they won - 1994
Contract with America
Newt Gingrich Armey detailed what the Republicans promised to do if they won - 1994. Contract with America. The Contract with America was a political agenda proposed by the U.S. Republican Party during the 1994 congressional election campaign, outlining specific policy goals they pledged to pursue if elected.

A agreement between countries, to promote international trade
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
A agreement between countries, to promote international trade. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade GATT was an international treaty aimed at reducing trade barriers and encouraging global commerce after World War II.

Changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents
Gentrification
Changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents. Gentrification. Historically, gentrification is when wealthier people move into urban areas, leading to rising property values and displacement of the original, often lower-income, residents.

The 67th secretary of state and the first woman to be nominated for president
Hillary Rodham Clinton
The 67th secretary of state and the first woman to be nominated for president. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Hillary Clinton is a significant figure in American history for breaking barriers in politics as a woman leader.

The 50th Speaker of the US House of Representatives (1995 - 1999)
Newt Gingrich
The 50th Speaker of the US House of Representatives 1995 - 1999, Newt Gingrich. Newt Gingrich is a key figure in American politics known for leading the "Republican Revolution" and reshaping partisan dynamics in the 1990s.

An agreement signed by Canada, Mexico and the US, creating a trade bloc (less taxes)
North American Free Trade Agreement
An agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the US, creating a trade bloc less taxes. North American Free Trade Agreement. It is a trade deal that eliminated most tariffs and trade barriers between the three countries.

Hiring a party outside a company to perform services that were performed internally
Outsourcing
Hiring a party outside a company to perform services that were performed internally. Outsourcing involves using external companies to perform tasks that were once done by a company's own employees historically, it's like when empires used local mercenaries instead of their own soldiers.

A healthcare system enacted by congress and more commonly known as Obamacare
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
A healthcare system enacted by Congress and more commonly known as Obamacare. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Historically, it's a 2010 U.S. law designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.

A prohibition for illegal immigrants to use public services like education and health care in California
Proposition 187
A prohibition for illegal immigrants to use public services like education and health care in California. Proposition 187. Proposition 187 was a 1994 California ballot initiative that aimed to deny public services to undocumented immigrants.

A Sunni Islamic fundamentalist political movement and military organization in Afghanistan
Taliban
A Sunni Islamic fundamentalist political movement and military organization in Afghanistan. Taliban. The Taliban is a group that gained control in Afghanistan in the 1990s and has been known for its strict interpretation of Islamic law.

The first significant overhaul of telecommunications law after 1934, which included the internet
Telecommunications Act of 1996
The first significant overhaul of telecommunications law after 1934, which included the internet. Telecommunications Act of 1996. This act updated regulations to address the internet and promote competition in the communication industry.

A program of the government to purchase toxic assets and equity from financial institutions
Troubled Asset Relief Program
A program of the government to purchase toxic assets and equity from financial institutions. Troubled Asset Relief Program. The Troubled Asset Relief Program was a U.S. government initiative during the 2008 financial crisis to stabilize the banking system by buying problematic assets from financial institutions.

When people move to the suburbs, taking their political power with them
Urban flight
When people move to the suburbs, taking their political power with them. Urban flight. Urban flight, historically, refers to the mass movement of people from cities to suburban areas, often resulting in economic and demographic changes in urban centers.

An agreement to strengthen national security following the September 11 attacks
USA Patriot Act
An agreement to strengthen national security following the September 11 attacks. USA Patriot Act. The USA Patriot Act is a law enacted in 2001 to enhance the U.S. government's ability to detect and prevent terrorism.