Z910-1990s


 * 1990s PRESENTATIONS **
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 * Explain YOUR cultural topic(s) and how/why they are significant to the decade
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= = ANSWER: Causes: Saddam Hussein wanted to overthrow its neighbor Kuwait because they wouldn't help Iraq pay off their debts from war with Iran. Hussein also wanted to control nations with oil in the future, which was against the policies of the UN Courses: 1. The UN gives Iraq the ultimatum to remove troops from Kuwait by January 15th, or they would invade them. 2. US and UN forces invade Persian Gulf on January 16th. 3. US and UN forces unleashed air attack for 37 days. 4. Operation Desert Storm (February 23rd, 1991) lasts four days, until Hussein decided to cease fire. Kuwait was liberated. Consequences: Bush did not stop Hussein's tyrant behavior and religious discrimination, so he still carried out the rules of a dictator.
 * 1990s ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS: **
 * All questions on the Assessment Question sheet are included and answered correctly and thoroughly on this wiki page.
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 * 1) Explain the causes, course, and consequences of the Persian Gulf War, 1990-1991.

2. One direct result of the Persian Gulf War was that the United States A. gained control of oil resources in the Middle East B. liberated Kuwait from Iraqi control C. brought about peaceful relations between Israel and its neighbors D. obtained overseas colonies in the Middle East

3. Explain the impact that social and cultural issues had during the 1992 presidential election and during President Clinton’s first term. ANSWER: The impact of the social and cultural issues effected the Presidential election by the issues pushed voters to really think about which president would make the best president rather than which party they favor.



4. What was the Contract with America? How did the Contract with America reflect the ideals of Republican congressional candidates in 1994? ANSWER: The Contract with America was introduced six weeks before the 1994 Congressional election, the first mid-term election of President Bill Clinton's Administration, and was signed by all but two of the Republican members of the House and all of the Party's non-incumbent Republican Congressional. Proponents say the Contract was revolutionary in its commitment to offering specific legislation for a vote, describing in detail the precise plan of the Congressional Representatives, and marked the first time since 1918 that a Congressional election had been run broadly on a national level. Furthermore, its provisions represented the view of many conservative Republicans on the issues of shrinking the size of government, promoting lower taxes and greater entrepreneurial activity, and both tort reform and welfare reform The Contract's actual text included a list of eight reforms the Republicans promised to enact, and ten bills they promised to bring to floor debate and votes, if they were made the majority following the election During the crafting of the Contract, proposals were limited to "60% issues", i.e. legislation that polling showed garnered 60% support of the American people, intending for the Contract to avoid promises on controversial and divisive matters like abortion and school prayer.

5. Explain why and how President Clinton compromised with congressional Republicans after 1994. ANSWER: President Clinton compromised with the Republicans because of the election year. One of Clinton's campaign goals was to reform the welfare system. Clinton's first term he vetoed 2 welfare reform bills made by the Republicans of congress due to the fact the bills were too conservative. Election year was coming up and Clinton knew welfare reform was going to be a hot topic therefore when the third welfare reform bill came Clinton signed the bill. The Compromise of the bill was removing the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program and replacing it with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. This new program placed time limits on welfare assistance. Which basically meant people could only stay with the program if they STILL met the requirements to the program. Before a person could stay on welfare indefinitely. = =

6. How was President Clinton able to lower the budget deficit during his first term? ANSWER: He was able to lower the budget deficit by creating annual budget surpluses. This meant if the government spends 5,000 dollars a year and the government takes in 5,100 dollars a year the government is able to reduce the debt by 100 dollars that year. Clinton came in and said instead of spending 5,000 dollars why not 4,800 dollars that way we can reduce the debt of 300 dollars rather than 100.

7. What policies of the Clinton administration reflected President Clinton’s effort to move his party to the right? ANSWER: Policies that Bill Clinton made that moved his party to the right would be policies like the welfare reform bill and the reversal of the Glass-Steagall Act. The Glass-Steagall act prevented companies from getting "too big to fail". The Welfare reform was making restrictions on welfare making sure that someone coulf not stay on welfare indefinitely.

8. Explain the impeachment of President Clinton. ANSWER: Bill Clinton was caught lying to the congress in court about having an affair with Monica Lewinsky. Because Bill Clinton lied he was charge perjury and alleged obstruction of justice about his affair with Monica Lewinsky when testifying in the Paula Jones sexual harassment trial.

9. Which of the following scandals of the Clinton administration led to his impeachment? A. accusations of financial impropriety uncovered in the Whitewater investigation B. the acquisition by the Clinton administration of private FBI files of many public officials C. the firing of career members of the White House travel office to be replaced with Clinton supporters D. political donations linked to access to President Clinton, including the apparent sale of "coffees" with him and accusations of renting out the Lincoln bedroom for donations E. Bill Clinton's perjury and alleged obstruction of justice about his affair with Monica Lewinsky when testifying in the Paula Jones sexual harassment trial

Bill Clinton's impeachment was when Clinton got caught lying to the congress that he did not have sexual affairs with a women when in time he did. Lying to congress is an impeachable offense and therefor this event of perjury and alleged obstruction of justice about his affair with Monica Lewinsky when testifying in the Paula Jones sexual harassment trial caused him to be impeached. Clinton was 17 votes shy of being removed from office.

10. For the United States, the breakup of the Soviet Union had had the greatest effect on A. import quotas B. immigration policies C. advances in technology D. defense spending

By the Government lowering their guards down due to the fact there was no USSR anymore the government of USA was able to cut back on defense spending.

11. Explain the economic, social, and cultural impact technology has had on the U.S. ANSWER: The introduction to new technology during this time allowed businesses to manage their sales and allowed them to contact other businesses about whatever they needed. Technology allowed people to communicate socially as well! With the introduction to the internet, people have access to online chat rooms, online forums, and certain clubs or committees to talk with. Culture was also effected with technology being revealed to the public. People instantly have access to anything from around the world whether its a recipe for crepes or a religious practice in Africa.

12. In the late twentieth century, economic globalization transferred the United States. Explain what globalization is and how it has affected American demographics and economics. ANSWER: Globalization can be defined as the spread of a cultural idea to all parts of the world. It allowed us to trade with other parts of the world which strengthened our relationships with these nations. Our relationship with China has been greatly improved because they provide us with 80% of our products, varying from Kids toys to car parts.

13. How did the supporters of immigration answer critics who blamed immigrants to taking away jobs from native-born Americans? ANSWER: Immigrants took many of the jobs that average Americans found to low for them. Such as janitor and garbage collector. By immigrants taking these jobs it helped boost the economy which then help provide new "upper" jobs.

14. Which of the following phrases best describes the U.S. economy of the 1990s? A. severe recession B. longest and largest economic boom in history C. extended bear market D. steadily climbing interest rates

The US economy of the 90's are represented in the phrase longest and largest economic boom in history because of the birth of the internet and dot coms. A lot of wealth was created by this new industry which made tax revenues swell.