1. U.S. Foreign Policy Since WWII

2. Ronald Reagan – 1980-1989 “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NjNL4Nsa4Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NjNL4Nsa4Q Increases military pressure on Soviet Union

3. George H. W. Bush – 1989-1993 Persian Gulf War – Operation Desert Storm – Page: 992, answer the 2 questions in “The Persian Gulf War” – First war with women in combat roles Major world events – Fall of Communism – Break up of Soviet States – Reunification of Germany – Collapse of Yugoslavia

4. Bill Clinton – 1993-2001 Signed NAFTA – North American Free Trade Association – Free trade with Canada and Mexico Lifted economic sanctions on South Africa – After apartheid (separateness) ended Full diplomatic relations with Vietnam Impeachment trial but not removed from office NATO action against former Yugoslavia Economic prosperity in the 90’s led to loose spending and investing in the 2000’s --- sound familiar?

5. George W. Bush – 2001-2008 Terrorists attacks on 9/11 How does the U.S. fight terrorism? – Patriot Act – War in Iraq and Afghanistan – Tighter Security

6. Immigration Immigration to the U.S. usually comes from Latin America and Asia Why are they coming? – Political freedom – Economic opportunity – Education Potential issues? – Government services Drivers license? Welfare? Tax returns? Unemployment benefits? – Job competition – Border Issues – Granting citizenship – Bilingual education in schools – Cultural diversity

7. Immigrant Contributions Music Visual Arts Literature Jobs: low paying Achievements in science, engineering, and medicine Foods