H910-1990s


 * 1990s PRESENTATIONS **


 * All information, evidence, and materials from the presentation must be uploaded to this wiki.
 * Effectively present in-depth information that meets YOUR learning target(s).
 * Explain YOUR cultural topic(s) and how/why they are significant to the decade
 * Presentation must be **creative and unique**, allowing the audience to **experience** the decade (do not rely solely on a PowerPoint presentation)
 * Information (pertaining to YOUR learning targets) is presented in a creative, unique, well-organized and easy to understand format.
 * Presentation includes pictures, tables, interviews, and artifacts that are thoroughly explained and help the viewer understand YOUR learning target(s) and cultural topic(s).

DIRECTIONS FOR INSERTING CONTENT (if more than one person in your group is using PowerPoint, Prezi, Glogster, etc. then you MUST combine the presentations and upload only one file)
1. SAVE the file to your computer (to your desktop or another folder) 2. Click on the button in the center of the editing tool bar. 3. Click on "Upload Files" button 4. Locate your file on your computer and click "Choose" 5. Click on the image that you have just uploaded and it will immediately be placed in your document.


 * INSERT ALL CONTENT FOR PRESENTATION HERE: **

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 * 1990s ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS: **


 * All questions on the Assessment Question sheet are included and answered correctly and thoroughly on this wiki page.
 * Thoroughly explains the answers to the questions related to his/her learning targets.
 * Answers are supplemented by examples, images, charts and/or graphs.

1.Explain the causes, course, and consequences of the Persian Gulf War, 1990-1991. ANSWER:Started August 2, 1990 when 80,000 troops invaded and occupied Kuwait. This started because of Saddam Hussein need for oil, after the huge debt he had to pay to western Europe during the Iraq-Iran war, and needed a way to pay back this debt.Saddam Hussein justifed the invasion. The invasion caught the US off guard. August 6,1990 President Bush dramatically declared "This aggression will not stand" after Kuwait asked for help getting the invaders out of their country. President Bush dispatched 180,000 troops to protect the Saudi Kingdom. Then November 1990, Bush doubled the number of force deployed in the Gulf as a sign of force.

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: (many baby boomers of the time agreed with his effort for health care reform)
 * President Clinton was the first Democratic president in 12 years (self described as the "New Democrat").
 * He opposed war and supported diversity and equality, many people could relate to him
 * He promised a new approach to government including a compromise between the Republican's unrestricted free market (which benefits rich due to tax breaks) and the Democrat's welfare state economics (which benefits poor) to end welfare as we know it.
 * Many people approved of his wife's role in his presidency (got women voters more involved).

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 issued by the Republicans during the Congressional Election Campaign in 1994. Detailing the actions they promised to take if they became the majority party in the US House of Representatives, the Republicans were revolutionary in their commitment in offering specific legislation for a vote. The Contract is a detailed description of the intended plan for the Republicans. Some of the main provisions include shrinking the size of the government, reforming welfare, and promoting lower taxes. It included eight reforms the Republicans promised to enact and ten bills they wanted to bring to floor debate. The main reforms of the document included the focus on a balanced budget requirement and social security reform.

5. Explain why and how President Clinton compromised with congressional Republicans after 1994. ANSWER:

6. How was President Clinton able to lower the budget deficit during his first term? ANSWER:

In 1993, President Clinton signed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Clinton promised to cut the federal deficit in half by raising taxes on wealthy Americans and on gasoline and by reducing government spending. The deficit dropped, unemployment dropped, inflation was low, and the stock market boomed. 7. What policies of the Clinton administration reflected President Clinton’s effort to move his party to the right? ANSWER:

8. Explain the impeachment of President Clinton. ANSWER:

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 D. defense spending

11. Explain the economic, social, and cultural impact technology has had on the U.S. ANSWER: There are many affects of technological advances. Some of the most notable advances were caused by the invention of a home computer. The internet now gave computers the ability to connect. This allowed massive amounts of information to be share. Also the use of computers created a new market for computer sales and repair, this instantly became a multi-billion dollar industry. In addition to NASA releasing new photos from the Hubble space telescope, people began to question if we were alone. Another major innovation was in genetics and stem cell research. With the first animal cloned in the 1990s people began to question the power of science. Also in 1998 a break thru in stem cell research proved that many diseas e that were always assumed as incurable were now able to be treated, but because stem cells were derived from human embryos it would become a major political platform for many politicians.

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:
 * Economic globalization is the economic, cultural, and social connectedness between people across international borders. Due to the international communication, globalization raises global awareness about human rights and democracy. A global economy makes the world more prosperous and efficient, allowing businesses to send products and services to many different countries. Immigration increased from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia and there was an increase in outsourcing of jobs. **

13. How did the supporters of immigration answer critics who blamed immigrants to taking away jobs from native-born Americas?

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-Research into this subject reveals a consensus: over time, immigrants and their descendants collectively provide more to the federal government in taxes than they receive in benefits. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-Because about a third of immigrants have not finished high school, as compared with 13 percent of native workers, they disproportionately fill low-skill, blue-collar 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