Z13-1990s


 * 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).

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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.

ANSWER: The cause of the Persian Gulf war is that Iraq invaded Kuwait and would not pull out its troops by the mandated deadline established by the UN. After Iraq failed to withdraw the UN started a massive bombing campaign against Iraqi military and industrial targets in Kuwait. After a month of sustained air attacks a UN ground force headed by the U.S. liberated Kuwait and pushed into Iraq. This ended the Gulf War and brought Kuwait back to the rule of the Royal Family
 * 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: Although there were some social and cultural issues primarily stemming from the Gulf War and lowering Bush's popularity, the issue of the 1992 election was nearly entirely economical with the nation slowly recovering from a recession and the national deficit growing ever larger. In 1988 Bush promised that he would impose no new taxes, but he ended up accepting a tax increase that unfavorably influenced voters. Bush's advantage in foreign policy was also seen as having already done its job with the conclusion of the Gulf War and break up of the Soviet Union. Ultimately, Clinton was the candidate the American people felt safe with because they could relate to him, and he to them.

Perhaps the biggest social issue during Clinton's first term was the establishment of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. this policy prohibited military personnel from discriminating against closeted homosexual or bisexual service members, while barring openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual service persons from military service. The policy did not please anyone and was highly controversial.

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 10 point plan put forward by the House Republicans after the 1994 election for Congress. Its ultimate goal was to decentralize federal authority. The Contract stressed Accountability, Responsibility, and Opportunity: the federal government was too big and unresponsive, it removes the willpower of the individual, and thus prevents a citizen from pursuing the American Dream in an overregulated country. The Contract pledged to connect the government more closely to the population and restore trust.

5. Explain why and how President Clinton compromised with congressional Republicans after 1994. ANSWER: In the 1994 congressional elections, Republicans gained control of both houses of Congress with another 54 seats in the House and 8 in the Senate, a majority in both houses for the first time since 1954. The Republicans proposed lower taxes, welfare reform, tougher anti-crime laws, and term limits for Congress among other proposals. Clinton knew he would have to make some compromises with the divide between parties. Actions such as raising minimum wages helped to appease both sides.

6. How was President Clinton able to lower the budget deficit during his first term? ANSWER: During his campaign, Clinton promised to cut taxes for the middle class. Once in office however, he focused on reducing the deficit. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, also called the Deficit Reduction Act of 1993, increased taxes from 31% to 36% on annual incomes of over $180,000, and an extra 10% on incomes of over $250,000. The Act also raised taxes on high income corporations and on Social Security benefits for high income earners, but allowed tax credits for incomes under $30,000. The Budget narrowly passed Congress, with a 219-213 vote in the House and a 50-49 vote in the Senate.

7. What policies of the Clinton administration reflected President Clinton’s effort to move his party to the right? ANSWER: Early in his presidency, Clinton gave an idea of what was to come by signing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) he inherited from Bush. With the 1996 election, when Clinton returned to the White House and Republican majorities returned to Congress, Americans demonstrated they wanted compromise and bipartisanship, and the economy was favorable, which brought both sides even closer together. The Balanced Budget and Taxpayer Relief Acts of 1997 reflected Clinton's move towards incremental government action. The bills legislated the elimination of the annual budget deficit by 2002 and were passed by large bipartisan majorities, eventually going into surplus ahead of schedule.

8. Explain the impeachment of President Clinton. ANSWER: Impeached on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice

In 1994 a former Arkansas state employee sued Clinton, claiming that he had sexually harassed her while he was governor of Arkansas. As the civil case proceeded the woman’s lawyers began to investigate other alleged misconduct by Clinton

During this civil case Clinton was questioned about his involvement in an improper relationship with a young White House intern, Lewinsky

Clinton allegedly lied during this civil case and was thus impeached based on perjury and obstruction of justice related to false statements he made in a deposition about his sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky

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

11. Explain the economic, social, and cultural impact technology has had on the U.S. ANSWER:

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:

13. How did the supporters of immigration answer critics who blamed immigrants to taking away jobs from native-born Americans? ANSWER: many immigrants are willing to do the work that others are unwilling to do. immigrants created new businesses that often were located in and revitalized urban areas most immigrants from China, India, Korea, and the Philippines had more schooling than native-born Americans or European immigrants

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