Pop
One of the Most Famous Pop Stars in the World during the late 1990s Often referred to as the “Princess of Pop” debuting at the age of sixteen years old
Britney Spears
In 1992, What Fast Food Restaurant Released their Famous Super Size Fries and Drinks?
McDonald’s
Event that was organized by Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, the March drew many African American men to the Mall in Washington D.C. for a day filled with speeches
Million Man March
A conflict in the early 1990s between a coalition led by the United States and Iraq, triggered by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.
Gulf War (1990-1991)
Gained mainstream fame and success with the release of his second studio album in 1999 at the time this Rapper was 26 years old
Eminem
Movie That Inspired Preppy and Colorful Styles
Clueless
Year the World Wide Web became Available
1991
What Agreement was signed into law in 1994, and eliminated most tariffs on trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico
North American Free Trade Agreement
Girl Group Global Sensation, that Popularized the term “Girl Power” and left a lasting impact on music and fashion
The Spice Girls
Television Channel that dominated during the 1990s
(often watched by kids)Nickelodeon
Massacre that occurred in a school on April 20, 1999, sparked debates over gun control laws
Columbine School Shooting
Crisis that impacted American exports and investments in the region; it had significant implications for global financial markets
Asian Financial Crisis (1997-1998)
American Artist that became more popular after her death in 1995 and became a household name in the United States
Selena Quintanilla
In 1995, the trial of former NFL player O.J. Simpson was a major media event. What were the names of the people he was not found guilty of slaying?
Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman
Protest for Disability Rights on March 12, 1990; critical event that led to the passage of the ADA
Capitol Crawl
What Management Collapse sent shockwaves through global financial markets and highlighted the risks associated with complex financial instruments
Long-Term Capital Management Collapse (1998)
Band that Spearheaded the Grunge Movement, and Popularized Alternative Rock
Nirvana
The growth of the internet and the dot-com industry dramatically transformed society and the global economy
The Emergence of the Internet / Dot-com Boom
In February 1993, terrorists with links to what group detonated explosives in a van parked underneath the WTC
Islamist Extremist Group
What Act was aimed to reduce dependency and increase workforce participation?
Welfare Reform Act (1996)