CFB EOC Review - Modern America

Serious health epidemic beginning in 1981 that has resulted in the deaths of over 700,000 and over 1.1 million Americans living with HIV human immunodeficiency virus

The Cabinet Department created in 1977 in response to the energy crisis resulting from high prices for imported oil; the goal of the Department is to develop and execute an effective energy policy for the U.S.

Removal of government regulations and restrictions in hopes of stimulating segments of the economy to improve free enterprise

Immigration reform act attempting to stop companies from hiring illegal immigrants; last major attempt to reform U.S. immigration policies and halt rising numbers from illegal immigration

Organization of oil producing nations attempting to coordinate, unify, and protect the sources of petroleum of its members; used price controls and production quotas to ensure profits and influence foreign affairs in its favor

Northeastern and Midwestern states; once the center of U.S. industrial capacity and large urban populations; began to decline in the 80s as people moved south for warmer climate and new economic opportunities

Southeast and Southwestern areas of the U.S., known for sunny and warm climate with growing economic opportunities; saw tremendous growth in population beginning in the 90s to the present

Militant terrorist organization led by Osama bin Laden; responsible for the 9-11 attacks on the U.S.

Executive cabinet office formed in 2002 responsible for antiterrorism efforts, border security, immigration policies, and disaster prevention and management

The buying and selling of products over the Internet