1.+Introduction

= = = **Much ‘ado in the past five years** =

If you thought a lot happened in the first half of the decade, you’d be intrigued to realize just as much happened in the second half. Though the events that happen between the years 2005-2010 may not at the same scale as though that happened between 2000-2005, they too are important. Because when a nation is being shaped, every year is important. The past five years have seen different fashion trends, the rise of technology, and different slang words. But in this next chapter, you will learn about five events that have occurred in the last five years, helping to shape the nation and world.