Z34-1990s

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 * 1990s PRESENTATIONS **
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 * 1990s ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS: **
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1. Explain the causes, course, and consequences of the Persian Gulf War, 1990-1991. ANSWER: cause: -Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait, troops led by Saddam Hussein

events: -Iraqi troops near Saudi Arabia therefore Bush dispatched troops to protect S.A. because according to the president, "This aggression will not stand" -Bush organized international coalition against Iraq -Bush doubled forces in the Persian Gulf -UN and US Congress gave authority to wage war -Ground campaign started and was ended 100 hours later

consequences: -Hussein remained in power, however his control of events in the region were dramatically effected



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 reasoning: During the Persian Gulf war, Hussein and the Iraqis took control of Kuwait. Immediately, Bush sent troops to free 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. Women voters were unhappy with their minimal amount of representation in government and supported the president's wife's plan of "two for the price of one"

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 a document released during the 1994 Congressional election campaign, in which Congressional Republicans called for welfare reform, term limits, and a moratorium on environmental, health, and safety regulations.

5. Explain why and how President Clinton compromised with congressional Republicans after 1994. ANSWER: Because Congress was predominantly Republican after 1994, Clinton was forced to compromise through a restricted federal welfare program, passing federal spending cuts, and pushing for smaller government.

6. How was President Clinton able to lower the budget deficit during his first term? Clinton signed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 this raised taxes on the welthy 1.2% of taxpayers as it cut taxes on 15 million low income families saw well as making tax cuts available to 90% of small businesses

7. What policies of the Clinton administration reflected President Clinton’s effort to move his party to the right? The "Don't-ask Don't-tell" policy let gays into the American military. He also put a waiting policy to buy handguns and banned the sale on assault weapons.

8. Explain the impeachment of President Clinton. ANSWER: President Bill Clinton's became impeached in October 1998. He was accused of having sexual affairs with Monica Lewinsky. Clinton then continued to lie to the Grand Jury. The House voted to impeach Clinton in 1998.

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

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 ANSWER: The breakup of the Soviet Union transformed the entire world's political situation, leading to a complete reformulation of political, economic and military alliances all over the globe. Because the Soviet Union began struggling with its own problems due to the breakup, the United States would not need to spend as much toward defense.

11. Explain the economic, social, and cultural impact technology has had on the U.S. ANSWER: Space exploration throughout the 90s advanced. The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 and remains in operation today as a 2.4 meter telescope in low Earth orbit. The 1990s also experienced growth of the World Wide Web and the Personal Computer. When the first World Wide Web became available for the public in 1991, it grew rapidly as users multiplied at the rate of about 3500 times per year. By 2000, there were an estimated 295 million Internet users, causing a continuous revolution in communication and business. Technology for the mobile phone was developed in the 1980s, but made more accessible during the 1990s and by the end of the 90s, the new mobile phone technology fueled global communication. Genetic Engineering and the growth of the new science of Biotechnology was also developed to help make plants resistant to herbicides and insecticides during the 90s. By the late 1990s, it is estimated that over 60% of products in U.S. grocery stores included genetically modified ingredients.



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 is growth to a global or worldwide level of relationships of culture, people, and economic activity. Globalization affected American demographics by leading to a surge of immigration from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia. Growth of cross border economies, outsourcing jobs, international organizations, and multinational corporations helped to advance American economy.

13. How did the supporters of immigration answer critics who blamed immigrants to taking away jobs from native-born Americans? ANSWER: Supporters of immigration responded by noting that immigrants migrated to cities where the unemployment rates were high and job opportunities were plentiful. The immigrants were not taking jobs away from Americans, they were taking the jobs Americans did not want.

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 ANSWER: During the 1990s, the national debt in the United States increased by 75%, the GDP increased by 69%, and the stock market began to rapidly boom. Inflation became manageable and the unemployment rate decreased to below 5%, causing the stock market to boom.