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From Prosperity to Terrorism,
1992 - 2005
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An Angry Nation: 1992An Angry Nation: 1992
Bush’s Gulf War popularity drops Americans see him as “out of touch” Economy takes a downward course
Bill Clinton wins Democratic nomination Campaigns as “New Democrat” Scandal plagues campaign
Whitewater
The 1992 Election CampaignThe 1992 Election Campaign
Ross Perot runs as third party candidate Withdraws and re-enters race
Clinton pushed into lead Pat Buchanan
Bush closed gap by end of campaign Perot splits Republican vote Clinton win race
The Clinton PresidencyThe Clinton Presidency
Problems plague early Clinton White House Branch Davidian fiasco North American Free Trade Agreement enacted (1993) Clinton Health Plan fails “Whitewater” real estate deal in Arkansas rears head
Kenneth Starr
Clinton’s early foreign policy problems Somalia and Haiti Bosnia Brokered peace accords in Ireland and Israel
The Election of 1992
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The Republican RevolutionThe Republican Revolution
Republicans gain control of Congress First time Republicans controlled Congress since 1954 “Contract with America” Newt Gingrich Bob Doyle
Race, Ethnicity, and Culture Wars in the Race, Ethnicity, and Culture Wars in the 1990s1990s
O.J. Simpson murder case Public opinion split primarily on racial lines
Louis Farrakhan and the “Million Man March” Proposition 187 in California bars illegal
immigrants from state aid Courts delayed its implementation Issues of affirmative action, multiculturalism ,and
political correctness create division in U.S.
The Republicans in PowerThe Republicans in Power
Oklahoma City Bombing Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols convicted of
bombing
Clinton challenges Republicans by vetoing harsh spending cuts
Clinton brokers peace in Balkans, and ratings improve
Clinton Wins a Second TermClinton Wins a Second Term
Republican Newt Gingrich loses influence Government shutdowns
First Lady becomes target of Whitewater investigation
Bob Dole runs against Clinton in 1996 Perot runs as on Reform Party ticket Despite problems, Clinton wins easily Republican retain control of Congress
Internet transforms American culture Y2K fears create fear in America
The Election of 1996
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Clinton Wins a Second Term Clinton Wins a Second Term (cont.’d)(cont.’d)
Clinton restructures cabinet for second term Madeline Albright becomes Secretary of State Republican William Cohen becomes Secretary of
Defense
Clinton continues to focus on foreign agenda NATO forces in Balkans
Stock market soars and budget surplus looms
Clinton EmbattledClinton Embattled
Clinton admits affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky House Judiciary Committee votes for probe of Clinton
Republican lose seats in 1998 election Retain narrow control of Congress
Clinton is impeached in 1999, but wins acquittal Election of 2000
Al Gore against George W. Bush Extremely close, controversial race Bush v Gore
Supreme court ruled in favor of Bush
Clinton Impeachment Votes
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Presidential Election, 2000
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Terrorism and the Bush PresidencyTerrorism and the Bush Presidency September 11, 2001 and Osama bin Laden
World Trade Centers in New York destroyed by terrorists
Troops enter Afghanistan as part of “War on Terror” Taliban Ousted
Bush ties Iraq’s Saddam Hussein to terrorism and pushes for United Nations intervention
Bush’s ratings skyrocket Bush and coalition remove Hussein in early 2003
Bush wins re-election in 2004 against John Kerry Hurricane Katrina devastates Gulf coast in
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Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Questions Discuss the Election of 1992. How did the
candidates differ on policy and personality? What part did Perot play in the process?
Was the Republican Revolution really a revolution? What changes in government did it enact? What is its lasting legacy?
Evaluate Clinton’s personal problems and his political successes. Was his impeachment justified?
What is the role of the United States in the world after 9/11? Are we succeeding in the war on terror?