1. Notes for Social Studies book p. 456-461
Life in the 1990’s
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2. Clinton’s Economic Ideas
Clinton’s Presidency
Economy stopped growing and unemployment grew by 1992
In 1992, Bill Clinton became President
Clinton’s Economic Ideas
Use social programs to help people
He asked for small increases of spending
Clinton’s ideas helped the Economy
World Events
Clinton helped end conflicts in places like Norther Ireland and the Middle East
He sent soldiers to help the fighting in the Balkan Region
Clinton Impeached
HoR voted to impeach Clinton b/c they thought he lied
A senate trial found him not guilty

3. A Changing Economy New Technology Changes in Jobs
The 1990’s had the longest period of economic growth
People had more money to save, spend, or invest
People like Bill Gates and Marc Andreesen made computers and the internet which helped boost the economy
New Technology
Personal computers allowed people to use the internet to shop, others, and get information
High Tech businesses developed new technology, like cell phones
Computer technology helped other businesses to be more productive.
Changes in Jobs
The amount of people working in service jobs increased
The amount of people working in manufacturing jobs decreased- new technologies required less people to make things
People with more education had more skills and knowledge, so they benefited from the economy the most.

4. Transportation and Trade
A Connected World
Improved communication and transportation brought the world closer than before
Cell phones and the Internet made communication faster then ever before
Today, people get communication from around the world the moment something happens
Transportation and Trade
Better transportation and communication has increased trade with countries around the world
Trade between people or countries is called Voluntary Trade
Trade Agreements
A Free-Trade Agreement is a treaty created to remove tax or tariffs on goods from other countries
NAFTA removed taxes on items traded between USA, Canada, and Mexico