1990s Flashcards

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Bill Clinton.

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Promised to move away from traditional democratic policies

Need to move people off welfare and growth in private businesses as means to economic progress

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Hillary Clinton

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Head team creating plan for affordable health care for all Americans
Skilled lawyer and child welfare advocate

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3
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North American free trade agreement (NAFTA)

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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

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4
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Newt Gingrich

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Contract with America

10 items republicans promised to enact if they won control of congress

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5
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Al Gore

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Vs. George bush vs Ralph Nader for president

Appeared to win but close call Florida and bush one narrowly

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6
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George Bush

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Anti terrorist measures, war against terrorism in Afghanistan

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7
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Service economy

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Came at expense of traditional workplace

Drop In Union member bail

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8
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Bill gates

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Founded Microsoft, in 2000 became wealthiest man in world

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9
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NASDAQ

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Stock index on wall st (tech dominated)

National association of securities dealers automated quotation system

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10
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Dotcons

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High tech businesses

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GATT (general agreement on tariffs and trade) adaptations

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Lowered trade barriers group of 7 leading economic powers (8when Russia joined)

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12
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WTO (world trade organization)

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To resolve trade disputes

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13
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Information superhighway

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Network of communication devices linking people and institutions across the wanton and world

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14
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Telecommute

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Cell phones, fax machines, Internet, overnight shipping makes easier to work from home

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15
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Telecommunications act of 1996

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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

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16
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Genetic engineering

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Artificial changing of molecular biology of an organisms cells to alter an organism

17
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Proposition 187

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Cut all education and non emergency health benefits to illegal immigrants
Ruled unconstitutional

18
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H. Ross Perot

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Targeted soaring federal budget deficit as nations #1 problem
3rd party candidate and Texas billionaire

19
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Urban flights

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Suburban houses had tax incentives for companies to locate in borders
People moved to suburbs bc telecommute made it easier