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9/11 Terrorist Attack
Osama bin Laden led the Islamic terrorist organization al-Qaeda in bombing the twin towers at the World Trade Center in New York. This was a horrific event that killed thousands, on television. This event is significant because it started a new era of homeland security and foreign distrust.
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Hurricane Katrina
Hurrican Katrina was a deadly tropical storm that swept parts of American and affected New Orleans the worst. This event is significant because it is one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the US and set off numerous economic problems in its wake.
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Great Recession of 2008
An economic recession that started in the US, prompted by events in August 2007. This event is significant because it affected many countries and was the first event to be this bad since the Great Depression.
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Obama Becomes President
Barack Obama became the first black President of the United States. This event is significant because Obama pulled the country out of the Recession, started Obamacare, and supported legalizing gay marriage, all of which benefited the country in the long run.
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Gay Marriage Legalization
The Supreme Court of the United States legalized same-sex marriage nation-wide, although Alabama, Missouri, and Alabama did so restrictions. This event was significant because it granted a lot of people the right to marriage, something that can feel like a basic human right to many.
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