TARGET: I CAN…• Explain the causes course and

consequences of the Persian gulf war• Explain the impact that social and

cultural issues had during the 1992 election

• Explain why and how president Clinton compromised with the congressional republicans after 1994

• Explain the impeachment of president Clinton

• Explain the economic social and cultural impact technology had on the U.S.

THE 1990S: A

DEFINING

DECADE

B Y : R O B E R T P A R K , B R I D G E T MU R P H Y , A L I N A P I T U C H , D A R B Y

G A L L O , A N D N I C K D U B L I N

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PERSIAN GULF WAR1990-1991

1992 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONAmerica was in a recession. Ross Perot allowed for the second

largest shift in electoral votesCharacter issues were raised

during the campaignAt least 75% of America thought

the economy was in bad or very bad shape.

The decision Bush made while he was president to raise taxes effected ho the people felt about him.

Clinton connected with the youth and the blacks of America.

By winning Clinton ended a twelve year run for republicans in the White House Giving the Democrats full control of the White House and Senate.

HOW DID CLINTON COMPROMISE WITH REPUBLICANS AFTER 1994?

Due to a predominantly Republican Congress after 1994, Clinton was forced to compromise with them to keep things relatively in balance.

He did so by:-restricting the federal welfare program-giving middle-class citizens tax cuts-enacting many anti-crime programs-and passing several federal spending cuts

The only topics that Clinton would not compromise on were gun control and environmental protection.

COLUMBINE SHOOTINGThis was a massacre which occurred at Columbine High School

on April 20th, 1999, in which two senior students embarked on a shooting spree, killing 12 students and 1 teacher, and wounding many others. The pair of shooters then committed suicide.

This massacre provoked debate regarding whether gun control should be a more discussed subject, and whether stricter laws should be enacted when it came to purchasing a firearm.

DON’T ASK, DON’T TELLClinton backed away from his promise to let gays serve in the

military, and instead implemented this policy. This policy barred openly gay individuals from serving in the

military, and prohibited military personnel from harassing closeted service members.

THE LA RIOTSOccurred after a jury acquitted four police officers accused of

beating Rodney King following a high-speed pursuit Also known as the ‘Rodney King’ riots.During the six days following the verdict, LA experienced

widespread assault, arson, theft, and murder. 53 died and property damages amounted to nearly $1 billion.

August 5, 1994- independent counsel headed by Kenneth Starr was selected to investigate Bill and Hillary Clinton’s 1982 Whitewater land deal.

Clinton was accused of encouraging a 24-year-old intern at the White House to lie to lawyers in a sexual harassment lawsuit about the affair with Clinton

CLINTON’S IMPEACHMENT

CLINTON’S IMPEACHMENTClinton lied about this to the Grand Jury http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiIP_KDQmXsThe House of Representatives voted to impeach Clinton in

October 19982/3 of the American public stood against Clinton’s

impeachment

CLINTON’S IMPEACHMENTDecember 1998- approved two articles of impeachment 1. Perjury before a grand jury

2. Obstruction of justice Clinton is the second American president to face

impeachment

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGYLongest and largest economic boomBooming stock market – rose higher than ever beforeTechnology stocks began to soarEconomic boom translated into the low unemployment ratesInflation and interest rates remained lowHubble space telescope, launched in 1990, transmitted vital

information and photos from space, leading to new innovations in space technology

Growth of cross border economies, outsourcing jobs, international organizations, and multinational corporations helped to advance American economy

The European Union was formed in 1993 to allow capital, goods, and labor to move freely among member nations

SOCIAL IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY--BENEFITSPublic fascination encouraged innovationNew technologies – computers, Internet, World Wide Web –

changed communication and the way business was conducted

Internet enabled users to communicate globallyPeople began joining discussion groups and accessing

information from countless databasesWorld Wide Web linked Internet sites and allowed America

advance socially

SOCIAL IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY--CONCERNSSocial problems in America’s society appeared in cyberspace A fully computerized society would not need human workersScientific advances would worsen social divisions – wealthy,

well-educated Americans would master the new technologies while less privileged Americans would not

CULTURAL IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGYThe Internet aided in the exportation of American popular

cultureBy 1990, popular culture had become one of the most

profitable U.S. exportsSome critics expressed concern that American culture would

suffocate other culturesOthers worried that movies and television shows gave the

world a distorted impression of life in the U.S.

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The athletes of the nineties were all representin’

The decade where sports were so fast the public was sweatin’

And from hockey to boxing these guys were all fillin’

The record books with their names, til’ the players were spillin’ greatness

Like it was nothingHeinous critics couldn’t bother them with

their bugging And today we are still lovin’ the names

Who dominated the games

But their games were so big, how were they managable? 

Air Jordan, Mike Tyson, Gretzky and the ear’ bitingWho would’ve thought that this decade was so

exciting?200 points in a season as McGwire’s ball was

breezing Number 70 through the night sky

Say ‘hi’  To a couple of legends, cementing their legacies

and thrilling game endings In a decade so huge, back when Tiger wasn’t a

cheetahBut Tyson’s uppercut would meet ya in the jaw

And the full count would amount to Sosa becoming a God

So let’s call it a rap, kid just go back to your arcade

And fondly remember the 1990s decade.

SPORTS OF THE 90’S I N T H E 1 9 9 0 ’ S T H E S P R E A D O F S T E R O I D S I N B A S E B A L L W A S S O C O M M O N F O R T H E A V E R A G E P L A Y E R S P E C I F I C A L LY A F T E R T H E M L B S T R I K E O F 1 9 9 4T H E H O M E R U N E X P L O S I O N H A P P E N E D I N 1 9 9 6 T H E A V E R A G E H O M E R U N S I N 1 9 8 9 W A S A S M A L L 1 1 8 . 5 8 C O M P A R E D T O T H E A V E R A G E 1 4 5 . 7 5 I N 1 9 9 5 I N T H A T V E R Y N E X T Y E A R T H E A V E R A G E H A D I N C R E A S E D E X P O N E N T I A L LY T O 1 7 7 . 2 2 O N O F O U R M O S T K N O W N A T H L E T E S W A S M I C H A E L J O R D A N •H E W A S I N T H E C H I C A G O B U L L S •H E R E T I R E D F R O M P L A Y I N G B A S K E T B A L L I N 1 9 9 8 A N D L I V E S A T H O M E•H E L I V E S W I T H H I S W I F E A N D T H R E E K I D S •H E P L A Y S G O L F O N H I S P R I V A T E C O U R S E L A S T LY S H A Q U I L L E O ’ N E A L I S A N O T H E R W E L L K N O W N B A S K E T B A L L P L A Y E R H A S B E E N A V E A R Y P O P U L A R I C O N F O R M A N Y M O D E R N D A Y P R O G R A M S F O R C H I L D R E N•H E I S 7 F E E T 1 I N C H•2 3 5 P O U N D S•D R A F T E D T O O R L A N D O M A G I C

MARK MCGWIRE & SAMMY SOSABoth were professional baseball playersMcGwire began his career with the Oakland AthleticsIn 1997, McGwire was traded from the Oakland Athletics to the St. Louis

Cardinals.In 1998, it became clear that McGwire as well as the Chicago Cubs’ Sammy Sosa

were on track to break Roger Maris’ single season home run record.The home run leader changed many times throughout the season, but it was

eventually McGwire who prevailed by hitting 70 home runs compared to Sosa’s 66.

Sosa began his MLB career with the Texas Rangers, who soon after traded him to the Chicago White Sox.

Sosa was involved in the ‘home run record chase’ with Mark McGwire in 1998.Both Sosa and McGwire won Sports Illustrated’s ‘Sportsman of the Year’ award,

and Sosa was invited to Bill Clinton’s 1999 State of the Union Address.

WAYNE GRETZKYFormer Canadian professional hockey player, who played 20

seasons in the NHLNicknamed ‘The Great One’ and is often called ‘the greatest

hockey player ever’. Only NHL player to score over 200 points in one seasonScored over 100 points in 16 seasons, 14 of them being

consecutive.

TIGER WOODSAmerican professional golfer who is known to be one of the

most successful golfers of all time.Has won 14 majors, and 72 PGA tour events throughout his

career.Around early 2010, Woods took a hiatus from his golfing career

to focus on his marriage, after he admitted to infidelity. Has won 16 World Golf ChampionshipsHas more career Major wins and career PGA tour wins than any

other active player.

MICHAEL JORDANFormer professional basketball player who played with the

Chicago BullsNicknames include ‘Air Jordan’ and ‘His Airness’ Led the Bulls to three consecutive NBA championships from

1991-1993.Won 5 MVP awards, and had 14 NBA All-Star game

appearances. Holds the NBA record for highest career regular season scoring

average with 30.12 PPGWas inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

MIKE TYSONRetired American professional heavyweight boxerKnown for his ‘heavy hands’ and controversial attitude both

inside and outside of the ring.Won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, with 12 of

them occurring in the first round. Nicknames include ‘Kid Dynamite’ and ‘The Baddest Man on

the Planet’.

MUSIC OF THE 90’S

1. GUNS AND ROSES2. N IRVANA3. GREEN DAY4. PEARL JAM5. METALL ICA6. SMASHING PUMPKINS7. SL IPKNOT

REVIEW GAME

FADS AND FASHION (GIRLS)

FADS AND FASHION (BOYS)

WHAT TOYS WERE POPULAR WITH CHILDREN DURING THE 90’S?

Beanie BabiesCabbage patchFurbyTickle Me ElmoTeenage mutant ninja turtles

WHAT TOYS WERE POPULAR WITH CHILDREN DURING THE 90’S?

Beanie Babies-originally released in 1993Furby-Launched during the holiday season of 1998Tickle Me Elmo-Laughs and shakes when squeezed three times

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PHRASES BEST DESCRIBES THE U.S. ECONOMY DURING THE 90S?

A. severe recessionB. longest and largest economic boom in historyC. extended bear marketD. steadily climbing interest rates

B. Longest and largest economic boom in history

During the 1990s, the national debt in the United States increased by 75%, the GDP increased by 69%, and the stock market began to rapidly boom. Inflation became manageable and the unemployment rate decreased to below 5%, causing the stock market to boom.

WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?A. growth to a global or worldwide level of relationships of

culture, people, and economic activityB. the creation and/or maintenance of an unequal economic,

cultural, and territorial relationshipC. Both A and B

A. growth to a global or worldwide level of relationships of culture, people, and economic activity

TRUE OR FALSEGrowth of cross border economies, outsourcing jobs, international organizations, and multinational corporations helped to advance American economy.

TRUE

TOP 10 SONGS OF THE 90’S

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GUESS THE POPULAR 90S SHOW:

FRIENDSFriends was an entertaining

sitcom ride through the problems, perils, fun and fantasies of 6 everyday friends.

GUESS THE POPULAR 90S ACTOR:

Brad PittBrad Pitt launched his career during the 90s with several famous performances that earned him his fame.

GUESS THE POPULAR 90S MOVIE:

Titanic

The film received steady attendance after opening in North America on Friday, December 19, 1997. By the end of that same weekend, theaters were beginning to sell out. Outside North America, the film made double its North American gross, generating $1,242,413,080 and accumulating a grand total of $1,843,201,268 worldwide from its initial theatrical run.

WHICH ELECTRONICS WERE INVENTED IN THE 1990’S?

Camera phonePersonal computerBeepersGPSCd romCAT scanner

WHICH ELECTRONICS WERE INVENTED IN THE 1990’S?

Camera phone-Allowed for instant media sharing to anyone

Beepers-can receive short messages

GPS-satellite navigation systems

WHAT ADVANCEMENTS WERE MADE TO ALREADY EXISTING ITEMS?

Color televisionText messagingDisposable contactsCamera phoneHubble telescope

WHAT ADVANCEMENTS WERE MADE TO ALREADY EXISTING ITEMS?

Text messaging-Moving on from beepersCamera phone-Allowed for instant media sharing to anyoneHubble telescope-Allowed for sharp image taking which aided

research

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING WERE NEW INVENTIONS DURING THE 90S EXCEPT:A. GPSB. BeepersC. Hubble TelescopeD. Cell phone

D. Cell phone