1990s Flashcards
Bill Clinton.
Promised to move away from traditional democratic policies
Need to move people off welfare and growth in private businesses as means to economic progress
Hillary Clinton
Head team creating plan for affordable health care for all Americans
Skilled lawyer and child welfare advocate
North American free trade agreement (NAFTA)
Bring Mexico into free trade zone that U.S. And Canada formed
Supporters said itd strengthen all 3 economies and more U.S. Jobs
Opposers said it’d give US jobs to Mexicans
Newt Gingrich
Contract with America
10 items republicans promised to enact if they won control of congress
Al Gore
Vs. George bush vs Ralph Nader for president
Appeared to win but close call Florida and bush one narrowly
George Bush
Anti terrorist measures, war against terrorism in Afghanistan
Service economy
Came at expense of traditional workplace
Drop In Union member bail
Bill gates
Founded Microsoft, in 2000 became wealthiest man in world
NASDAQ
Stock index on wall st (tech dominated)
National association of securities dealers automated quotation system
Dotcons
High tech businesses
GATT (general agreement on tariffs and trade) adaptations
Lowered trade barriers group of 7 leading economic powers (8when Russia joined)
WTO (world trade organization)
To resolve trade disputes
Information superhighway
Network of communication devices linking people and institutions across the wanton and world
Telecommute
Cell phones, fax machines, Internet, overnight shipping makes easier to work from home
Telecommunications act of 1996
Removing barriers that previously prevented 1 type of communications company from starting or buying another related one
Increased competition but paved way to major media mergers