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America Confronts the Post-Cold War Era, 1992-2004

America Confronts the Post-Cold War Era, 1992-2004. Bell Ringer. Did president’s Reagan and Bush #1 resolve the issues of a Cold War American society? Provide examples. Objectives. Identify efforts to reform the U.S. post-Cold War.

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America Confronts the Post-Cold War Era, 1992-2004

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  1. America Confronts the Post-Cold War Era, 1992-2004

  2. Bell Ringer Did president’s Reagan and Bush #1 resolve the issues of a Cold War American society? Provide examples.

  3. Objectives Identify efforts to reform the U.S. post-Cold War. Describe Bill Clinton’s foreign and domestic policies during both terms. Analyze the influence of terrorism on the American landscape.

  4. Bill Clinton – the First Baby Boomer President • Dems/Reps platform look to America post-Cold War • False start seen in “don’t ask, don’t tell”, health care, terrorism • Reform seen with federal deficit, anticrime • “Contract with America” brings a promise of new government

  5. Bill Clinton Again • Clinton becomes first re-elected Dem. • Economic good-time brings good business with some sacrifice • “Whitewater” and Lewinski presented jaded image of the president • 2nd to be impeached

  6. G-Dub, Dub-ya: 2000-2004 • Election question brings voting counts “too close to call” • Bush takes on hot topics in 2000 • Patriotism, division comes as a result of 9/11 • Political focus in 2004 comes as a result of terrorism

  7. The American People Face a New Century

  8. Bell Ringer Discussion sheet of questions related to the new century.

  9. Objectives Describe the evolution of the American economy in the 21st century. Evaluate the influence of a changing population on society and the economy. Discuss the opportunities for change in the 21stcentury America.

  10. Economic Revolution • White-collar jobs are outsourced • Science propels the economy • Rich get richer, widens income gap

  11. Changing Population • Female rights grow in a new era • Families alter into different forms • Aging population presents social, economic problems • New immigration prompted old reasons • Latinos become an important minority • Americans notice “new isolationism” • Cultural catchword = ethnic pride  diversity  multiculturalism

  12. The American Prospect • Environmental concerns cloud Americas future • Americans seek to resolve cultural conflict • Opportunities in America present open doors

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