Politics
Bush was the 41st President of the United States during years___
1989-93
What Bush's quote becomes a kind of motto for his economic policy?
“Read my lips, no new taxes”
What law forces buildings to have ramps and slopes accessible for all Americans?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Common Fashion Accessories:
leg warmers, tights, headbands, neon color bands, finger less gloves, mood rings, bandannas etc.
What was Hussein's motivation, or reason, for invading Kuwait?
Kuwait did not accept Iraq's relief of loans and no export of oil for OPEC.
What was the United States' highest unemployment rate during Bush's presidency?
7.4%
The government tanks and soldiers crushed pro-democratic protests caused what protest?
Tiananmen Square protest
Different from the birth of internet, when did the World Wide Web release to the public?
1993
Though Bush and Gorbachev hoped for a good relationship between nations, why would citizens still be skeptical of Gorbachev alleged removal of SU troops on Eastern Europe?
Gorbachev was the leader of Soviet Union, Communist Party.
He greatly advocated saving the environment. In 1990, the "cap and trade" caused a decrease in pollution and put a price on global warming causing gasses emitted. The "cap and trade" refers to what law?
The Clean Air Act of 1990
What is an economic recession?
A decline in economic activity
Who was a victim of police brutality in March 3 1991?
Rodney King
What was the new popular Game Boy Nintendo?
Gaming Console released in 1989 from Japan
Why would the US want to protect the Panama Canal?
The US used the canal for trade, and military travels/use
In 1990, Bush addressed America's use of narcotics and other drugs at his Presidential Address. He claims,"the greatest domestic threat facing our nation today" referring to the raise of drug use in the US. What was created in 1989 to fight for the nation's health battle?
The National Drug Policy
How did Bush attempt to improve the national deficit?
Cutting the capital gains tax
What was ACT UP protesting about?
AIDS-related discrimination
Active Artists in the 80s are ___.
Michael J.; Prince; Whitney H.; Elton J.; Queen
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