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Chapter 28

Bush, Clinton, and a Changing World

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Section 1
The George H.W. Bush Administration
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The Election of 1988

The 1988 United States presidential election was defined by the victory of Republican George H.W. Bush over Democrat Michael Dukakis.

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The George H.W. Bush Administration

During George H. W. Bush's presidency from 1989 to 1993, he negotiated the end of the Cold War, struggled with a large federal deficit, and signed several new laws.

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Gridlock in Government

Republican President Bush faced opposition for many of his initiatives by the Democratic Congress, resulting in a gridlocked government.

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George H.W. Bush Abroad

Foreign policy during George H. W. Bush's presidency was characterized by military operations in Panama and the Gulf War.

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The Recession

Under George H. W. Bush's administration in the early 1990s, the United States entered into a mild recession that lasted for six months.

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The 1992 Election

The 1992 presidential election featured Republican President George H.W. Bush, Democratic candidate Bill Clinton, and independent candidate Ross Perot.

Section 2
The Clinton Administration
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The Clinton Administration

Democratic President Bill Clinton served two terms from 1993 to 2001, during a period of great economic growth in the United States.

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Clintonomics

Clintonomics refers to the economic policies of United States President Bill Clinton during the 1990s.

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The "New Economy" of the 1990s

The "New Economy" refers to the U.S. transition from a manufacturing-based economy to a service-, information-, and technology-based economy.

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The Healthcare Plan of 1993

Clinton appointed First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton to lead a task force on healthcare reform during his first term in office.

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The Election of 1996

Incumbent Democratic President Bill Clinton won reelection over Republican candidate Bob Dole and Reform Party candidate Ross Perot in the 1996 election.

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Clinton and Domestic Policy

Clinton's domestic policies included One America, reforms of the criminal justice system, and the implementation of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and DOMA.

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Clinton and Foreign Policy

With the end of the Cold War, President Clinton was faced with international crises in the Middle East, the Balkans, Africa, and Haiti. 

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The Impeachment of Bill Clinton

In 1998, Clinton was impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice by the House of Representatives; he was later acquitted by the Senate.

Section 3
America's Emerging Culture
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Demographic Shifts

By the 1990s, the United States had experienced a population explosion, with the population doubling since 1932.

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The Immigration Act of 1990

The Immigration Act of 1990 increased the number of immigrants permitted to enter the U. S. from 500,000 to 700,000.

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The Information Age

The Information Age refers to the current period in which information is easily accessed and transferred by individuals.

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The Religious Right

By the 1980s, the Religious Right made substantial gains in United State politics, as conservative Democrats were alienated by their Party's support for liberal social views.

Section 4
Conclusion: The End of a Century
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Conclusion: The End of a Century

After a decade of relative prosperity and the implementation of Clinton's New Democrat ideals, the conservative Right gained power in both the White House and Congress.

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