George W. Bush

1. George W. Bush Kyle White Alex Reit Martin Swanson James Copeland

2. Entry Task • What is your knowledge on Bush Jr’s domestic agenda? What is your response to Bush’s action towards the terrorist attack against the United State?

3. 9/11 Attack • 4 hijacked planes (American airlines flight 11) (United Airlines flight 175) (American Airlines flight 77) (United Airlines flight 93). • 2,996 deaths. • 6,000 non-fatal injuries. • World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanks Ville Pennsylvania. • 400 police officers and firefighters. • 343 firefighters died. • 37 police officers from port authority of New York and New Jersey. • 23 police from NYPD.

4. Continued 9/11 • 9/11 was the worst terrorist attack that ever happened in the United States since Pearl Harbor. • The group that claimed responsibility was al-Qaeda which were retaliating over the U.S. involvement in the Persian Gulf War. • It was not the only attack on the World Trade Center. There was a bombing that happened in 1993 that killed 6 people. • It took almost 100 days for fire fighters to put out a fire that was burning underneath the rumble from the towers.

5. Yes, more 9/11 • In response to the attacks, Bush declared a global “War on Terrorism,” established the Department of Homeland Security, and authorized US-led wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. • "My blood was boiling. We were going to find out who did this, and kick their ass." Then he prayed. • "There is no textbook on how to steady a nation rattled by a faceless enemy," the former president writes. • "I relied on instincts and background. My west Texas optimism helped me project confidence.” • "Occasionally I spoke a little too bluntly, such as when I said I wanted Bin Laden 'dead or alive'," he added.

6. Tax Cuts • Bush believed that tax cuts could stimulate the economy. • In 2001 Bush successfully pushed a $1.3 trillion tax cut through congress. • The tax cut put more money in the hands of consumers. • The cut also increased federal budget deficits. • The tax law of 2003 was called the Jobs and growth Tax relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.> This act was deadlocked in a 50-50 tie until the vice president casted the winning vote.

7. No Child Left Behind Act • Increased accountability for states, school districts, and schools themselves. • Required stakes to implement statewide accountability systems covering public schools and students. • Required annual testing for all students in grades 3-8. • Increased the choices available to the parents of students attending title school.

9. ACTIVITY!!!!!! ACTIVITY!!!!!! ACTIVITY!!!!!! ACTIVITY!!!!!! ACTIVITY!!!!!! ACTIVITY!!!!!! ACTIVITY!!!!!! ACTIVITY!!!!!! ACTIVITY!!!!!! ACTIVITY!!!!!! • LOOK UNDER YOUR DESK FOR A FLASH CARD!!! O.O • After finding the flash card look to see what topic you have. • It should say 9/11, Tax cuts, or No Child Left Behind act. • After finding the card, write your name on the topic side. • Write the question you have written down for your topic on the side that does not have the topic. • Find a person with a different card topic and switch with them. The person you switched with will write his/her name on the side that has the question. • After switching you have to answer the question the person had written down on the back. • Wait for further instructions.

10. Exit Task • What is your knowledge on Bush Jr’s domestic agenda? What is your response to Bush’s action towards the terrorist attack against the United State?