00s

The 2000s

By Khai Anderson

  • Election of 2000

    Election of 2000
    George W. Bush versus Democrat Al Gore. Gore won the popular vote but the Supreme Court determined that Bush won the electoral vote.

  • September 11, 2001

    September 11, 2001
    Terrorist attacks occurred; resulted in declaration of a War on Terror and attacks against Osama Bin Laden.

  • Patriot Act of 2001

    Patriot Act of 2001
    Gives government power to conduct search and surveillance to protect against future terrorist attacks; seen as violation of civil rights by liberals

  • Election of 2008

    Election of 2008
    Results in first African American president