ECC - HIS 132 American History II: 21st Century

43rd president of the United States (2001–2009)

44th president of the USA (2009- )

US politician, national security advisor 2001-04 and secretary of state 2005-09

US Democratic politician and environmentalist, vice-president 1993-2001.

US-led international campaign against terrorist organizations, declared in response to the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, DC, on September 11th, 2001 that killed around 3,000 people.

In economics, phase of the business cycle associated with a declining economy; Its manifestations are rising unemployment, contracting business activity, and decreasing purchasing power of consumers. Government policy, such as cuts in government spending or taxes, may be used to stimulate and expand the economy during a recession. If a recession is not checked, it can degenerate into a depression.

From Feminist Philosophies A-Z
Third wave feminism embraces the contradictions that are generated by taking a pluralistic approach to the critical analysis of western culture, oppression, masculinity, femininity.

A movement to secure civil rights for homosexuals and lesbians.

Reduction of a country's weapons of war.