Download Chapter 33 Study Guide “Into a New Century” 1992

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Chapter 33 Study Guide
“Into a New Century” 1992-Today
Vocabulary:
personal computer
biotechnology
satellite
internet
globalization
multinational corporation
service economy
William Jefferson Clinton
H. Ross Perot
Family Medical Leave Act
Brady Bill
Newt Gingrich
Contract With America
impeachment
European Union (EU)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
ethnic cleansing
al Qaeda
George W. Bush
Bush v. Gore
No Child Left Behind Act
Afghanistan
Taliban
Patriot Act
Department of Homeland Security
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Immigration Act of 1990
bilingual education
Immigration and Control Act of 1986
affirmative action
Violence Against Women Act
privatize
Questions: Section 1
1. What was the impact of the personal computer?
 The computer became accessible to millions of people in many places and situations. The same
technology led to other technologies, including biotechnology, cellular telephones, and digital cameras.
2. How did new technology revolutionize communications?
 The Internet and the use of satellites made communication global and almost instantaneous.
3. How has globalization affected the American economy?
 It has fostered entrepreneurship, created new jobs in the service industry, and led to a decrease in
manufacturing jobs.
Questions: Section 2
1. How did Clinton use his stance as a moderate to attract voters?
 Clinton’s stance appealed to a wide range of voters, including conservative and liberal Democrats and
moderate Republicans.
2. What were Clinton’s legislative successes and failures?
 Clinton successfully enacted the Family Medical Leave Act, raised the minimum wage, expanded tax
credits, and passed anticrime bills. He failed in reforming healthcare.
3. How did the Republicans take control of Congress?
 There was a strong turnout among Republican voters. They elected Republican men and women to
Congress, which resulted in a majority of Republicans in the House and Senate.
4. What was the outcome of the Clinton impeachment?
 Clinton was acquitted.
Questions: Section 3
1. Which trade blocs has the United States become involved with?
 NAFTA, GATT, and the WTO
2. How did Clinton involve the United States in foreign conflicts?
 Clinton intervened in Somalia and Haiti to end the famine and civil wr there. Clinton also encouraged
NATO to use force to end the violence in Bosnia and Kosovo.
3. How have events in the Middle East affected the United States?
 Terrorist groups want the United States to end its involvement with the Midedle East conflicts, so they
have attacked the United States in various ways.
Questions: Section 4
1. Why did the Supreme Court decide the 2000 presidential election?
 Because the election was so close, the Democrats sued for a hand recount in certain Florida counties.
Republicans sued to prevent it. The Supreme Court determined that the recount should end and Bush
won the presidency.
2. What were Bush’s domestic priorities?
 Financing tax cuts, improving education, and extending Medicare to cover prescription drugs for senior
citizens
3. What was the significance of September 11, 2001?
 The terrorist attacks unified Americans. They felt vulnerable yet determined to remain strong. The
attacks also changed how Americans view acts of terrorism, at home and abroad.
4. How did Bush combat terrorism?
 Bush declared war on terrorism. He sent American forces into Afghanistan to strike terrorist bases and
Taliban strongholds. He also worked to improve national security on the home front by establishing the
Department of Homeland Security and working to pass the Patriot Act.
5. What challenges did Bush face in his second term?
 Many people disapproved of his approach to Iraq. The federal deficit grew larger, and, following
Hurricane Katrina, the federal government was criticized for a slow or insufficient response.
Questions: Section 5
1. How has immigration to America changed over time?
 The Immigration Act of 1990 allowed many more immigrants into the nation than ever before. Also,
most of the new immigrants were now Latinos or Asians.
2. What challenges have changing American demographics brought?
 As American life expectancy has increased, so has the strain on the social welfare system. There are not
enough workers paying into Social Security to cover the soon-to-be-retired workers’ benefits.