1. Rishab, David, and Shannon
The 90’s
Rishab, David, and Shannon

2. Target: Explain the causes, course, and consequences of the Persian Gulf War, 1990-1991.
Viewed as the 1st major crisis since the Cold War
Cause:
Saddam Hussein sent Iraqi troops to invade Kuwait (the world’s leading supplier of oil)
Course:
Turn away from America’s foreign policy under Regan
UN adopts resolutions condemning the Iraqi invasion and imposing an economic blockade (find other sources of oil)
Nov.1990, Bush doubles the size of American troops deployed in the Persian Gulf

3. Persian Gulf War cont. Consequences:
After one month of allied bombing, Iraqi troop morale suffered before the ground campaign
Only 100 hrs. after the start of the ground campaign, the war ended
The Persian Gulf War was the most popular war since WWII
The war really restored American confidence as the worlds sole superpower
The success of the war increased Bush’s foreign affairs approval rating and increased his popularity with voters

4. Target: Explain the impact that social and cultural issues had during the 1992 presidential election an during President Clinton’s first term.
Clinton was a symbol of the baby boomers generation and appealed to the younger voter
Clinton also appealed to women voters by campaigning with his wife Hilary
“Two for the price of one.”
Clinton strongly supported legislation favoring diversity and equality
Bush's popularity was high after the Persian Gulf War, but the declining economy gave Clinton the opportunity to campaign government renewal and healthcare reform
The campaigns run by each candidate were largely attacks on the character of the other candidates

5. 1992 Election cont.
After the election there was unrest with voters who thought, given Ross Perot's popularity and the first democratic win in 12 years, that politicians were out of touch with the public
Perot only won 19% of the popular vote but received 0 electoral votes
Women voter frustration stemmed from underrepresentation in government
Supported Hilary Clinton's role in the presidential campaign
Women were especially influential in upcoming elections with more women running for political office in 1992
1992 was then dubbed “the year of the woman”

6. Cartoon Analysis
Before and After

7. Learning Targets: Clinton and the Republicans Clinton’s impeachment
Sports
Music

8. Post 1994 Compromise Republicans took control of congress in 1994
In 1997 a bill was made that both the Republicans and Clinton compromised on:
Reduced capital gain and estate taxes and gave taxpayers a credit of $500 per child and tax credits for college tuition.
New individual retirement account (IRA) that allowed people to invest taxed income for retirement without having to pay taxes upon withdrawal.
Raised the national minimum for cigarette taxes.
Expanding federal student financial aid through Pell Grants, and lowering interest rates on student loans.

9. Clinton’s Impeachment
Perjury and Obstruction of justice
Accused of sexual harassment by Former Arkansas state employee-But failed
Improper relationship with Monica Lewinsky
Lied about this relationship in Paula Jones Trial

10. Clinton’s Impeachment
Trial began on January 7, 1999
45 senators (all Republican) voting "guilty" and 55 senators (45 Democrats and 10 Republicans) voting "not guilty"

11. Voting Chart

12. Worldwide Internet Use
Worldwide web introduced to the public in 1991
Between 1990 and 1997 the percentage of households owning a computer went from 15% to 35%
People could work from home
made it easy to stay in contact with people around the world
Cost of a computer was about $1500

13. U.S. Economy
Between 1993 and 2000 was the longest period of economic growth recorded
Unemployment was at 4% in the late 90s
Mainly due to technological advances like personal computers, cell phones, DVDs, GPS etc..
The average cost for a gallon of gas was about $1.34 in 1990 and $1.22 in 1999

14. Hubble Telescope Launched by NASA on April 24, 1990
Mission Length is 22 years and 29 days
Due

15. Top 5 Movies Schindler’s List Goodfellas Saving Private Ryan
Pulp Fiction
The Silence of the Lambs

16. Cell Phones Camera phones were invented
By the end of the 1990s, phones could fit in your pocket

17. Economic Globalization
Economic interdependence of national economies across the world through a rapid increase in cross-boarder movement of goods, service technology and capital
Increasing popularity of the internet was a main cause

18. Immigration Act of 1990
Increased the number of immigrants to 675,000 people annually
Opposition came from nativists
Those in favor of increased immigration argued that all people immigrated to the U.S. at some point

20. Sports

21. Music-Pop

22. Music-Rap

23. Music-Rock

24. 90’s Hits

25. Fads and Fashion
Grunge

26. Fads and Fashion
Preppy

27. Public Figures

28. Works Cited http://www.90s411.com/grunge-fashion.html