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1 U.S. marines in Al-Ferdaous square in Baghdad, Iraq (2003). The United States in Today’s World Advances in technology and high hopes for the global economy are marred by White House scandals and terrorism, including attacks on the World Trade Center that kill thousands. NEXT

2 SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 The 1990s and the New Millennium The New Global Economy Technology and Modern Life The Changing Face of America NEXT The United States in Today’s World

3 Section 1 The 1990s and the New Millennium The Democrats gain control of the White House by moving their party’s platform toward the political center. NEXT

4 90s Warmup What do you know about the 1990s in the USA? Pop culture? Music, movies, politcians, stars ect. Choose to: Web it with LINKED features or write in paragraph form 90s decade VLA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAMCGH dsna0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAMCGH dsna0

5 Photo Analysis

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7 What is this about? List 4 details and tell what change(s) this led to in schools?

8 Clinton Wins the Presidency The Election of 1992 Pres. Bush cannot convince public he can end recession, create jobs Third-party candidate H. Ross Perot: deficit is biggest problem **ADD: Perot RAN on platform of balancing federal budget and lowering national debt. Gov. William Jefferson Clinton of AR first baby- boomer president The 1990s and the New Millennium 1 SECTION NEXT A “New” Democrat Clinton moves from traditional Democratic positions toward center - wants to create “new,” more inclusive party

9 Interpret : Tell me two things this map tells us:

10 Health Care Reform Clinton pledges affordable health care, especially for uninsured First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton heads team creating plan 1993, President presents health care reform bill to Congress - bill controversial, does not get voted on 1 SECTION NEXT Moderate Reform and Economic Boom Continued... Image

11 continued Moderate Reform and Economic Boom Balanced Budget and an Economic Boom Clinton, Republican Congress agree on legislation to balance budget Federal budget has surplus; used to pay off national debt Economy booms: unemployment drops, stocks soar, tax revenues rise 1 SECTION NEXT Reforming Welfare 1996, states get block grants for welfare, other social programs - limits placed on how long people can receive welfare benefits Millions of people successfully move from welfare to work Chart

12 Crime and Terrorism Americans Are Shocked by Violent Events 1999, 2 Columbine students kill 13, wound 23; copycat crimes follow 1993, terrorists bomb World Trade Center in NYC 1995, federal office building in Oklahoma City bombed, 168 dead 1990s, U.S. embassies, military targets abroad subject to attacks During Bush 1 st term: Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists hijack 4 planes; 1 crashes into Pentagon - two planes destroy World Trade Center, fourth crashes in field 1 SECTION NEXT Image

13 New Foreign Policy Challenges Relations with Former Cold War Foes 1990s, U.S., Russia cooperate on economic, arms-control issues Clinton supports giving China permanent trade rights 1 SECTION NEXT Continued... Troops Abroad *ADD: 1993: US & UN troops sent to Somalia to deliver FOOD & Restore Order. 1994, Clinton sends troops to Haiti to oust military rulers 1995, helps negotiate peace agreement in Bosnia, sends peacekeepers ADD: in order to end “ethnic cleansing” by Serbian militants* 1999, U.S., NATO bomb Serbia to stop attacks in Kosovo - later sends peacekeepers

14 continued New Foreign Policy Challenges Trade and the Global Economy Clinton wants North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): - free-trade for Canada, Mexico, U.S; critics fear lose jobs to Mexico *ADD NAFTA WAS DESIGNED TO: Reduce trade barriers between the United States, Canada, and Mexico 1999, demonstrators protest World Trade Organization Seattle meeting Anti-globalization protests held worldwide Police, demonstrators clash at 2001 Summit of the Americas, Quebec - plans made for Free Trade Area of the Americas by 2006 1 SECTION NEXT

15 Partisan Politics and Impeachment Republicans Take Control of Congress Newt Gingrich turns unhappiness with Clinton into Republican support *Contract with America—items Republicans will pass if get elected 1994, Republicans win both houses; Gingrich elected Speaker Clinton, republicans clash over budget, refuse to compromise Federal government shut down for several weeks, winter 1995–1996 1 SECTION NEXT Continued... Chart

16 continued Partisan Politics and Impeachment The 1996 Election Budget standoff, strong economy, welfare reform help reelect Clinton Gets 49% popular vote; CLINTON defeats Senator Bob Dole, H. Ross Perot 1 SECTION NEXT Clinton Impeached Clinton accused of improperly using money for 1984 governor’s race Accused of lying under oath about improper relationship House approves impeachment articles: perjury, obstruction of justice Trial January 1999; Senate acquits president Chart

17 Vla wrap Up: Web or list die roll details: Topic 1: 1992 election link 4 details to Bush And 4 to Clinton: http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/the-presidential-election-of-1992-bill-clinton-ross-perot-george-hw-bush.html Topic 2: Columbine: 4+details PLUS can these attacks be stopped in future? Could something like this happen here? Do you feel safe from this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze1wUQjcLmc

18 Wrap up: For the Clinton Presidency review the notes thus far from this section And list 5 events that happened While he was president, Picking ones that you feel could be asked on a test. List can be made in pictures or words or graphic Organizer. If your list matches mine win a prize!

19 Warm up: Section 1 part 2 What do know you about President George W. Bush (Bush 43) and can you name any events from his presidency? Use tech to Find 5 facts about him. Should Americans be allowed to be elected from the same families Over and over again? Why or why not? Example should a son of a president be allowed to run or their wives later on etc?

20 George W Bush Biography https://www.yout ube.com/watch?v =m81ttRXqnCs Clinton Biography https://www.y outube.com/w atch?v=6FUac IfYwq0

21 Photo analysis: 4 details plus what’s the message?

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23 The Race for the White House Election Night Confusion. 2000 election Democrats nominate Vice President Al Gore Republicans choose Texas governor George W. Bush Ralph Nader, Green Party, promote environment, liberal causes Close race: Florida electoral votes needed to win presidency As votes counted, lead shifts repeatedly between Gore, Bush Bush wins by narrow margin, triggers automatic recount 1 SECTION NEXT Continued...

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25 continued The Race for the White House Dispute Rages in Florida Recount gives Bush narrow win Alleged voting irregularities in several counties - Gore campaign requests manual recount in 4 Democratic counties 1 SECTION NEXT The Battle Moves to the Courts Republicans sue to stop manual recounts; court battles begin Supreme Court votes to stop recounts: lack uniform standards Bush gets electoral votes from Florida, wins presidency….VLA show first 5 mins: Image https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=GSEOd1W3fZA

26 Florida 2000 Ballot…Confusing?

27 The Bush Administration Antiterrorist Measures After September 11, antiterrorism bill passes ***ADD: PATRIOT ACT: designed to Improve national security in response to terrorism Department of Homeland Security created to combat terrorism U.S.-led coalition breaks up al-Qaeda in Afghanistan ADD: AFGHANISTAN is the first country we invade after 9/11. 2004, Hamid Karzai is first democratically elected Afghan leader 1 SECTION NEXT Continued... http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=UN2PG1EJZ 0Y

28 continued The Bush Administration 1 SECTION NEXT War Against Iraq Bush says Iraq has weapons of mass destruction (WMD) - fears Saddam Hussein will give WMD to terrorists Bush calls for renewed arms inspections; Saddam limits cooperation 2003, U.S., Britain oust Iraqi regime, capture Saddam No WMD found Should we have invaded? Continued... Image

29 continued The Bush Administration 1 SECTION NEXT Domestic Agenda Bush education reform plan, No Child Left Behind, passes Corporate accounting scandals negatively affect weak economy Congress sets up regulatory board over accounting industry Congress passes Bush’s $350 billion tax cut - Bush says will strengthen economy, create jobs - Democrats say will mostly benefit the rich

30 1 SECTION NEXT Republicans Gain More Power California Recall Rare recall vote ousts California Governor Gray Davis Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes governor Bush Reelected in 2004 Bush has wide support for war on terrorism - still, Americans question decision to invade Iraq Democrats chose Massachusetts senator John Kerry to run against Bush Bush gets a majority of popular vote and wins reelection

31 Video review clips with die rolls: 1.Invasion of Afghanistan: 4+ specific details and why did we go there? Who were we fighting? Should we have gone in? Why or why not? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =Q-St8s9RKEU 1.Bosnia: http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=VbNocQORWQ8 http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=VbNocQORWQ8 3. 9/11: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw4hJ70Cntshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw4hJ70Cnts

32 Review#1: Chapter 34 Section 1 Predict & Create a List of TOP 20 Facts as a STUDY guide on section 1. Include AT Least 1 fact from each slide. Whip around review will follow…

33 Section 2 The New Global Economy Because of technological advances and new trade laws, the U.S. economy undergoes a boom during the late 20th century. NEXT

34 Warm up 1. Find/List 5 things you know about President Clinton…his personal life or 5 things the happened while he was in office 2. If you were suddenly given 1 million dollars to do anything you wanted with it what are 5 things you would do with that money?

35 2 or 3 Messages here?

36 Message here? & how many companies can you recognize?

37 The Shifting Economy More Service, Less Security Unemployment falls; many low-paying, part-time, temporary jobs Most jobs NOW in service sector—provide services to consumers/ADD: jobs in service industry rather than in manufacturing Many companies downsize—cut jobs for efficiency, higher profits The New Global Economy 2 SECTION NEXT Farms and Factories Manufacturing surpassed farming mid-1900s, declines 1980s–90s Loss of industrial jobs leads to drop in union membership Computer-driven robots eliminate jobs, spur high-tech economy Continued...

38 continued The Shifting Economy High-Tech Industries Bill Gates founds software company Microsoft, makes fortune NASDAQ—technology-dominated stock index on Wall Street High-tech companies called dotcoms expand rapidly 2000, 38% of dotcoms make profit; many go out of business Internet investment drops; corporate scandals create loss of faith - both NASDAQ, Dow Jones Industrial Average decline 2 SECTION NEXT

39 Sims and Diffs between dot coms of 1999 to 2011?

40 Change and the Global Economy International Trade 1990s, U.S. trade with other countries over 25% of the economy Economic competition among trading blocs increasing General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) revised - lowers trade barriers - establishes World Trade Organization to resolve disputes 2 SECTION NEXT Continued... Interactive

41 continued Change and the Global Economy International Competition 1990s, U.S. businesses move operations to lower- wage countries Post-NAFTA, over 100,000 jobs lost in U.S. manufacturing U.S. companies pay low wages so can compete with foreign ones 2 SECTION NEXT International Slowdown Turn of 21 st century, global economy slows down Developing countries suffer from drop in foreign direct investment Many analysts think U.S. economic recovery vital to world recovery Image

42 VLA review 2: 90s products memory game: After watching this video clip how many items can you recall, which are still around today? : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kYYiRmtMH4 VLA Review #1: Global Economy: Make a World shaped web and list as many products and where they came from as you can…Also: What are things that make out global possible? https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=Vd62JD2FBqQ https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=Vd62JD2FBqQ

43 As a section review create WEB of at least 10 details (terms/policies/facts and names) that are important to know about our GLOBAL Economy in the 1990s and 2000s. Title it GLOBAL ECONOMY. CONNECT AT LEAST 5 of the 10 details in a logical fashion….example Bill Gates to NASDAQ…etc. In pairs or solo:

44 NEXT Section 3 Technology and Modern Life Advances in technology increase the pace but also the comfort of many Americans’ daily lives.

45 Warm Up! Should GCIT provide Lap tops or IPads to EVERY student in the school as way to help you learn better? Pros and cons to this idea?

46 What are these photos about? Similar details?

47 Sims and Differences? 4 each

48 NEXT The Communications Revolution Entering the Information Age Information superhighway—global network of communication devices Internet—international computer network, sends text, images, sound World Wide Web provides visual interface to unlimited audience Technology and Modern Life 3 SECTION New Tools, New Media Users access media through electronic connection— TV cable, phone line By 2000, 97 million Americans use Internet New communications allow people to telecommute, work from home Continued...

49 NEXT continued The Communications Revolution Legislating Technology Federal Communications Commission auctions rights to airways Congress passes Telecommunications Act of 1996 - allows communication companies to start up or buy related ones - increases competition; permits major media mergers - consumer, civil rights advocates criticize some provisions Courts strike down parts of act 3 SECTION

50 NEXT 3 SECTION Simulation, Robotics, and Machine Intelligence Users navigate virtual landscapes with headset, data glove Computer capability increases, like natural language understanding High-capacity chips simulate brain function, humanize robots Scientific Advances Enrich Lives Space Exploration Mars missions transmit live pictures to Internet users International Space Station: zero-gravity lab for research Hubble Space Telescope, observatories enable discoveries Continued... Image

51 NEXT 3 SECTION Biotechnology 2000, human genome almost completely sequenced DNA evidence used to prove guilt, innocence of defendants Cloning, gene therapy, other advances spark debate Genetic engineering—artificially changing organism’s cells Scientists engineer foods for resistance to pests, more nutrition - remains controversial continued Scientific Advances Enrich Lives Continued...

52 NEXT 3 SECTION Medical Progress Advances in therapy increase survival rates of cancer, HIV patients Improved technologies help medical diagnoses continued Scientific Advances Enrich Lives Environmental Measures Scientists seek ways to reduce dependence on polluting fossil fuels Public reduces consumption of raw materials through recycling Image

53 VLA clips: 1.Genetic Engineering: Die roll x2 details and collaborate to think of 2 Pros and 2 Cons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKBfx oPnT7g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKBfx oPnT7g 2. Telecommuting: Die roll details and 2 pros / 2cons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDCf_ 5kTEtY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDCf_ 5kTEtY

54 HW: Review Sections 1 through 3 and create your own master list of the TOP 20 facts you predict could be asked on a quiz. Include 2 to 3 details PER fact.

55 1990s Movie Poster challenge:

56 1 st wrap –up activity: Talk with your group and create a TOP 5 things to know from this section. Appoint a writer, presenter and all be the researchers. 2. Someone create a summary paragraph/rhyme or Visual image such as cartoon/picture depiction of 5 major items this section covered.

57 HW / End of class Review: As a group, appoint a writer, presenter and researchers and create a 4 story Front page of a Newspaper OR MINI MAG in which each student researches 3 Additional facts on ANY 1 KeY Topic from this section & writes a 1-2paragraph (with 5 w’s) news report about a topic introduced in these notes. Presentations will be given start of next class. Begin by each claiming a different topic, start research and writing now…..

58 NEXT Section 4 The Changing Face of America At the end of the 20th century, the U.S. population grows more diverse both in ethnic background and in age.

59 Pros and Cons 5 min group discussion and list: What are 5 pros to living in the Cities and 5 pros to living in the Suburbs? (pros are reasons why someone would want to live their or raise a family there) What are 5 cons for both living in a City and 5 cons for Living the suburbs? Survey your group where would most of you want to live?

60 NEXT Urban Flight Causes of Urban Change Urban flight—movement of people from cities to suburbs Business follows educated labor to suburbs; cities’ tax base shrink People return to cities; want excitement, unique neighborhoods Gentrification—rehabilitation of urban property; poor displaced The Changing Face of America 4 SECTION Suburban Living 1990s trends: more telecommuting; Latinos, Asians move to suburbs Suburbs, cities compete for businesses to increase tax revenues

61 NEXT 4 SECTION The Social Effects of Increased Longevity Median age up as result of: - greater longevity, big baby boom generation, slowed birthrate Programs that pay for elderly are growing part of budget Medicare pays medical expenses for senior citizens Social Security pays retirement benefits - must be restructured to avoid paying more than takes in in future The Aging of America

62 NEXT 4 SECTION A Changing Immigrant Population 1970–2000, U.S. population grows from 204 million to 284 million 2,000 legal and 4,000–10,000 illegal immigrants enter U.S. daily The Shifting Population Debates over Immigration Policy Since 1960s, most immigrants from Americas, Asia, Europe - debates over number of immigrants allowed to enter Proposition 187 cut education, health benefits to illegal immigrants Patterns of immigration changing country’s racial, ethnic makeup Continued... Map

63 NEXT 4 SECTION Native Americans Continue Legal Battles Most Native Americans have difficult lives - poverty, suicide, alcoholism rates much higher than whites Reservation gambling controversial - provides money for jobs, education, social services, infrastructure Native Americans get recognition of land rights through courts continued The Shifting Population

64 NEXT 4 SECTION The United States Today Environmental concerns are global issue Continuing problems: poverty, terrorist threat Effort, cooperation can result in growth, tolerance America in a New Millennium

65 90s Extras: Possible Vla clips on Waco, Oklahoma City Bombing, Scientist clone sheep

66 Wrap Up Review: Use all of the section notes from chapter 34 to create a list of the top 10 questions (And answers) that you PREDICT could be asked by the teacher….I recommend you create 2 questions per section. Also create a Visual image that could depict a Key fact from this chapter. Be prepared to share!


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