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34.1 The Clinton Presidency: America in the 1990s & the 2000 Election

34.1 The Clinton Presidency: America in the 1990s & the 2000 Election . Lesson Objective: To understand the Clinton Presidency To understand the rise of domestic terrorism To understand the 2000 election Essential Question: What were the issues in United States during the 1990s. Key Terms.

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34.1 The Clinton Presidency: America in the 1990s & the 2000 Election

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  1. 34.1 The Clinton Presidency:America in the 1990s & the 2000 Election

    Lesson Objective: To understand the Clinton Presidency To understand the rise of domestic terrorism To understand the 2000 election Essential Question: What were the issues in United States during the 1990s
  2. Key Terms BILL CLINTON HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON NAFTA NEWT GINGRICH CONTRACT WITH AMERICA KENNETH STARR AL GORE GEORGE W. BUSH
  3. Key Dates 1992: BILL CLINTON ELECTED PRESIDENT 1993: 1ST WORLD TRADE CENTER ATTACK 1995: OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING 1996: BILL CLINTON RE-ELECTED 1998: CLINTON IMPEACHED 1999: COLUMBINE H.S. SHOOTINGS 2000: GEORGE W. BUSH ELECTED PRESIDENT
  4. The 1992 Election Three way race: Republican- George H.W. Bush Democrat- Bill Clinton Independent- H. Ross Perot Issues 1991 Recession Bush promise not to raise taxes “Read my lips….no new taxes” High deficits led to Bush to go back on his promises Clinton’s personal history Did not serve in Vietnam- Accusations of draft dodger Extra-marital affairs What was the deciding factor? Ross Perot takes many votes away from Republican George H.W. Bush Results Economic Issues seem to be most important “It’s the economy stupid.” Clinton wins Popular Vote Clinton: 43% Bush: 38% Perot: 18%
  5. Bill and Hillary, 1975
  6. Ross Perot
  7. 1992 Town hall Debate
  8. “Slick Willy”
  9. CLINTON ON THE ARSENIO HALLSHOW
  10. Early Administration Clinton governs as a moderate- “The era of big government is over.”- 1996 Triangulation- uses ideas from both parties to find political center- and moves political center left Clinton does not attract lots of support from the far left Hillary makers up for it Issues The Economy Healthcare Welfare Crime Health care Hillary Clinton appointed to head health care reform legislation Why might people not like this? Dubbed “Hillarycare” – sound familiar? Dems and Repubs. Can’t/ won’t compromise Ultimately fails Welfare Length of Benefits limited States given money to spend on welfare
  11. Early Administration Goals: Balance the Budget / Fix the Economy Clinton again works with Republicans to solve problems Federal Budget Balanced Federal Spending Cut by Billions Taxes lowered (Republicans) Programs for education and healthcare (Democrats) 1990s Economic Boom What industry causes this? Stock market Low unemployment Fed. Tax income increase = Gov. has more money.
  12. Rise in Domestic Terrorism Internal and International groups 1993 World Trade Center Bombing 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing 1999 Columbine, Colorado H.S. shootings
  13. OMAR ABDEL-RAHMAN,“THE BLIND SHEIKH” AL-QUEDA TERRORISTS
  14. Alfred P. Murrah Building, Oklahoma City
  15. Murrah Federal Bldg., Oklahoma City After bombing
  16. Timothy McVeigh
  17. Timothy McVeigh, U.S. Army, 1991
  18. Columbine H.S.
  19. Eric HarrisDylan Klebold
  20. Columbine Massacre Memorial, Littleton, Colorado
  21. Foreign Policy Problems End of Communism causes new problems Security of Nuclear Weapons Ethnic Tension / Violence surfacing in former communist nations Yugoslavia Breaks into smaller nations Ethnic/ religious tension & hatred surfaces “Ethnic cleansing” used by Serbs to gain control of territory (Mass Killings, Pillage, Rape) U.S. & NATO forces sent to Yugoslavia to keep peace
  22. International Trade Internet Boom What did the internet do for business? NAFTA Bush’s Plan- Clinton supports it Free trade zone with U.S. Canada and Mexico Would make business much easier and faster Pro: Would strengthen all three economies Con: U.S. companies would relocate to Mexico for lower wage employees U.S. unemployment would increase Less border security More crime/ illegal immigration Result: Passes congress in 1993
  23. NAFTA
  24. N.A.F.T.A. “SUPER- HIGHWAY”
  25. Was NAFTA the right policy?
  26. Politics of the 1990s Clinton & Republican Controlled Congress work together for some new laws 1994 “Hillarycare” fails to pass- damages Clinton approval- down to 42% Republicans uses this as an opportunity to regain power in Congress Newt Gingrich- R. Georgia Creates “Contract with America” Promises made to Public- IF REPUBLICANS WIN CONTROL OF CONGRESS Tax Cuts, Tougher Crime, laws and a balanced Budget
  27. Politics of the 1990s Contract with America works Republicans win House and Senate in 1994 So…? Republicans control laws created- harder for Clinton to pass his agenda 1996- Clinton wins re-election over Bob Dole Government is divided
  28. Monica Lewinsky Scandal Whitewater Scandal: Accusations that Bill and Hillary had been involved in Illegal real estate deals while in Arkansas Federal Court orders Investigation Kenneth Starr is lead investigator Investigation leads to revelation that Clinton had affair with White House Intern Clinton lied about affair during Whitewater Investigation Leads to Monica Lewinsky Scandal Clinton is impeached by Republican Congress, But not convicted of high crimes Clinton is not removed from office Reputation is further damaged
  29. Bill and Monica
  30. MONICA LEWINSKY
  31. The 2000 Election Republican- Gov. George W. Bush Democrat- VP. Al Gore Green Party- Ralph Nader Reform Party- Pat Buchannan Issues: Clinton Scandals Damage Democrats Nader pulls votes from Gore Florida Vote is disputed Florida Re-Count Bush Wins
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