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New Orleans Oil Spill
Oil spills were a large issue during the new decade, as the international trade of this fuel increased. As the transportation of this oil between the US and the various countries who produced oil, like the Middle East. The toxic liquid ended up leaking into the ocean, which produced environmental and economical damage. "Top Ten Oil Spills in the U.S." Top Ten Oil Spills in the U.S. Web. 06 May 2016. -
The Mortgage Crisis Ends
The Mortgage Crisis was when credit and lending caused the collapsing of the home ownership business. It produced house values to be at an all time low, and caused owners to lose money. It was a contender as to why we are currently in a recession. It had it's own cycle, as it peaked then fell. It ruined the economy. "What Came First: The Decline In Housing Or The Mortgage Crisis?" State of Thought. 27 Mar. 2014. Web. 06 May 2016. -
ObamaCare
The Affordable Care Act, aka ObamaCare, was signed into office to handle the safety of Americans. It forced businesses to pay for the health insurance for their employees, which is still occurring today. It handles the new ideas in medicine that technology has created, but the demand is still a large indicator. It helped develop the average death rate to increase. "Obamacare Bill: Full PPACA & Related Laws." Obamacare Facts. Web. 06 May 2016. -
Technology Advancements
Technology advanced after 2008, from both the creation of social media, like FaceBook or Twitter, but since then Apple improved too. Touchscreen and cell phones exited long before then, but the first IPad was made, which combined a computer, phone, and new technology together. It has become a huge part of the American culture, along with Apple, but this sparked creativity for the community. "IOS And The IPhone – A Retrospective | Macgasm." Macgasm. 18 Sept. 2012. Web. 06 May 2016. -
End of the Iraq War
After the Cold War, nuclear weapons and mass destructive weapons were those to be wary of. The suspension of this armory brought war to Iraq. Though, Saddam Hussein did die because of this, and the government was returned to the people, the conflict is not over. America is still monitoring the activity there, but this was the day they officially left. "10 Years Later, The Start of the War in Iraq." | @TheRhinoDen. Web. 06 May 2016.
