Overview of the 90's
What was a major technological advancement in the 1990s
What is the internet?
Who was the 42nd President of the U.S.?
Who is Bill Clinton?
What drove the economic boom during Clinton's presidency?
What is: technological advancements, increased productivity, and fiscal policies that reduced deficits.
What is NAFTA?
What is North American Free Trade Agreement: eliminated trade barriers between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, increasing trade but also causing job losses in some sectors.
Name one major advancement in technology during the 90s.
What are: personal computers, cell phones, and the launch of the World Wide Web.
What did the end of the Cold War signify for the U.S.?
What is: U.S. becoming the sole superpower, NATO expanding, and a shift in global conflicts from ideological wars to regional and ethnic conflicts.
What year was Bill Clinton elected?
What is 1992?
What was the purpose of the Welfare Reform Act?
What is: placed limits on welfare benefits, required work participation, and shifted control to the states.
What were the outcomes of U.S. interventions in Bosnia?
What is: a cease-fire agreement called the Dayton Accords in 1995, which established a framework for peace
What music genre defined the decade alongside hip-hop?
What is Grunge music (Nirvana, Pearl Jam)
How did the internet change communication?
What is: enabling instantaneous, global, and diverse forms of interaction, shifting from traditional methods like letters and phone calls to email, social media, and video conferencing, while also facilitating remote work and collaboration.
Who did Clinton defeat in the 1996 election?
Who is Bob Dole?
What did the 1994 Crime Bill do?
What is: increased funding for law enforcement, expanded the death penalty, and included the controversial "three strikes" law.
How did Clinton's policies affect relations with Russia?
What is: Clinton worked with Russia’s Boris Yeltsin on nuclear disarmament but faced tensions
What was a popular TV show in the 90s?
What is: *Friends*, *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air*, and *The X-Files*
What were cultural changes in music during the 90s?
What is: the rise of genres like grunge and hip-hop, along with the commercialization of music, and the emergence of teen pop,
What was a key characteristic of Clinton's presidency?
What is: economic growth, welfare reform, foreign interventions, and political scandals, including his impeachment.
What was the controversial aspect of the "Three Strikes" law?
What is: mandated life sentences for repeat offenders of violent crimes, contributing to mass incarceration.
What was the significance of the U.S. embassies bombings in 1998?
What are: U.S. missile strikes on suspected terrorist camps in Sudan and Afghanistan.
How did sports gain global popularity in the 90s?
What is the rise of cable TV
Name one of the impacts of the dot-com boom.
What is: helped to make high-speed Internet connectivity more affordable.
What led to Clinton's impeachment?
What is: Sexual Misconduct; including sexual assault, his relationship with Monica Lewinsky, and lying under oath.
Why did Clinton's healthcare reform fail?
What is: strong opposition from Republicans and special interest groups, as well as concerns over government overreach.
How did al-Qaeda’s attacks influence U.S. foreign policy?
What is: signaled the growing threat of terrorism, shaping U.S. foreign policy and leading to future anti-terror measures.
What video game console was launched during the 90s?
What are PlayStation and Nintendo 64,