AP US History Period 9
Across
- 4. The simulation of human intelligence by computer systems, enabling tasks such as problem-solving, learning, and decision-making, with applications ranging from robotics to data analysis.
- 7. A landmark healthcare reform law signed by President Barack Obama in 2010, aimed at expanding access to healthcare coverage, reducing healthcare costs, and improving the quality of care in the United States.
- 8. A grassroots movement advocating for racial justice and equality, particularly in response to police brutality and systemic racism against Black communities, sparked by the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's killer in 2013.
- 10. A social movement that emerged in the wake of sexual harassment and assault allegations against high-profile individuals, aiming to raise awareness about sexual violence, support survivors, and advocate for institutional change.
- 11. The process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, economies, and cultures, facilitated by advances in technology, transportation, and communication.
- 14. Digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security and operate independently of central banks or governments
- 15. The use of violence, intimidation, or coercion for political, religious, or ideological purposes, often targeting civilians or non-combatants
- 18. The process of urban redevelopment or revitalization, often resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents and the transformation of neighborhoods into higher-income, more affluent areas.
- 19. a political ideology characterized by its advocacy for assertive foreign policy, promotion of democracy, and belief in the use of military force to spread American values and interests abroad.
- 20. Online platforms and technologies that enable users to create, share, and exchange information and content
Down
- 1. The economic policies implemented during the presidency of Ronald Reagan, characterized by tax cuts, deregulation, and a focus on supply-side economics to stimulate economic growth.
- 2. The disproportionate imprisonment of individuals, particularly from marginalized communities such as Black and Hispanic populations, resulting from harsh sentencing laws, racial bias, and socioeconomic factors.
- 3. The manipulation of an organism's genetic material using biotechnology techniques
- 5. A military campaign initiated by President George W. Bush in response to the 9/11 attacks, aimed at combating terrorism, eliminating terrorist networks, and promoting democracy and stability in the Middle East and beyond.
- 6. A federal agency established in 2002 in response to the 9/11 attacks, tasked with protecting the United States from terrorist threats, securing borders, and coordinating emergency response efforts.
- 9. Measures and practices aimed at protecting computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats such as hacking, malware, and data breaches
- 12. A conservative political movement that emerged in the early 21st century, characterized by opposition to government spending, taxation, and regulation, and advocating for limited government and fiscal responsibility.
- 13. known for being the first African American president, his healthcare reform initiative (Affordable Care Act), and efforts to address economic recovery and climate change.
- 16. A public health crisis involving the misuse, addiction, and overdose deaths related to prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, leading to widespread social and economic consequences.
- 17. The eighth and final leader of the Soviet Union, serving as General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1985 until 1991 and is widely known for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), which aimed to reform the Soviet political and economic systems, but ultimately led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.