Politics
What was the scandal that led to Bill Clinton's impeachment proceedings?
The Monica Lewinsky scandal
Which artist gained recognition for silhouetted figures that examine the history of slavery and racism in America?
Kara Walker
Which Pope had a significant impact on American Catholics with his conservative views?
Pope John Paul II
Who is the physicist known for explaining complex scientific concepts in "The Universe in a Nutshell"?
Stephen Hawking
What was the average GDP growth rate during this period in the U.S.?
Around 4% yearly
What major economic reform did Bill Clinton focus on during his presidency?
The Balanced Budget Act.
Which artist is known for text-based installations with politically charged messages?
Jenny Holzer
What new religious practices became popular as people focused more on wellness?
Meditation and astrology
Which linguist and critic published "Profit Over People: Neoliberalism and Global Order"?
Noam Chomsky
What happened to unemployment rates during this period?
They fell steadily
What was the result of the impeachment trial against Bill Clinton?
He was acquitted by the Senate.
Which artist created films that explored digital art?
Matthew Barney
Which religious communities grew significantly due to immigration during this period?
Hindu and Muslim communities
Which theorist developed ideas on gender performativity and wrote "Excitable Speech"?
Judith Butler
How did the Federal Reserve manage economic growth without significant inflation?
By adjusting the federal funds rate between 4-6%
Which act was a major welfare reform law signed by Bill Clinton?
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
Which museum is known for exhibiting contemporary American art and highlighting emerging artists?
The Whitney Museum
What did many Christians believe was imminent as the 2000s approached?
The apocalypse
What field did Noam Chomsky significantly impact with his theories?
Generative grammar
What stock market index saw explosive growth due to tech stocks?
The NASDAQ
Which health care legislation was enacted to provide data privacy and security for medical information?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
What major art exhibit in Germany featured impactful American art?
Documenta X
How did key members of the church promote their ideas about social issues?
By using technology
Which book by Stephen Hawking aimed to make space and time concepts accessible?
"The Universe in a Nutshell."
What was a significant factor in transforming businesses and creating new industries during this period
The commercialization of the Internet