America in the 1980s and 1990s (1980-1999) Lesson 5 Clinton and the 1990s

America in the 1980s and 1990s (1980-1999) Lesson 5 Clinton and the 1990s Learning Objectives Assess the success of Clinton’s domestic policies. Describe the Contract With America and its impact. Analyze the Clinton impeachment. Evaluate the changes that new technological innovations brought to the economy and daily life in the 1990s. Family Medical Leave Act Brady Bill Newt Gingrich Contract With America Kenneth Starr impeachment personal computers biotechnology Satellites Robert Johnson Internet

Clinton Enacts New Domestic Policies Democrat controls the White House Clinton Elected 1993 Republican presidents dominated the white house since 1968 Clinton – “middle of the road” politics Conservative Republicans + Liberal Democrats Signs Family Medical Leave Act Guarantees employees 12 weeks off for child birth, illness for family member. Raised min wage, college loans easier, tax breaks for higher education Healthcare Reform USA – only developed country without national/universal healthcare Failure At the time, Americans did not want a gov’t to run healthcare. Crash Course – Clinton and the 1990’s

Clinton Enacts New Domestic Policies Crime and Violence Brady Bill – Gun-control act (1993) Banned several assault weapons 5-day waiting period National background check 1995 – Oklahoma City Bombing Timothy McVeigh 160+ killed 1999- Columbine High School 2 students kill 12 other students and take their own lives Schools create zero-tolerance policies on school violence and anti-bully policies

Clinton Enacts New Domestic Policies Analyze Information What steps did President Clinton take to reduce the potential for violent crime in America?

Republicans Lead a Conservative Resurgence Congressman Newt Gingrich Contract with America Balanced federal budget, welfare reform, tax cuts for middle class Smaller federal bureaucracy, term limits for congressmen Attract voters in favor of smaller government 1994 Midterm elections Republicans win control of the House and Senate “divided government” Republicans slash government programs Medicare 1995 government shutdown – didn’t approve budget

Analyze Charts How did the Republican Revolution affect the balance of power between Democrats and Republicans in the federal government?

Strong Economy under Clinton End recession Longest period of economic growth in county’s history Low unemployment Low inflation Balance budget Reduce deficit

Election of 1996 Clinton Bob Dole (R) Brought country out of a recession Economy grew Why change our President? WWII hero Moderate Republican 15% tax cut Advocated for supply side economics

Scandals, Impeachment, and Trial Clinton dodged scandals throughout his time in office Sexual harassment suit while governor of Arkansas Illegal investments in Whitewater Corp Real-estate company in 1970s and 1980s Kenneth Star – appointed to investigate Whitewater Corp Didn’t find any evidence to convict Clinton Did uncover a relationship with a white house intern

Scandals, Impeachment, and Trial Clinton’s relationship with Ms. Lewinsky Clinton lied under oath that he didn’t have an affair Lied (perjury) Starr recommends impeachment Clinton – 2nd President to be impeached Impeachment – charges brought against Clinton charges – perjury and obstruction of justice Most Americans felt impeachment too harsh Clinton was acquitted on both accounts Senate tried clinton Found not guilty

Digital Technology Changes American Life WWII Rivalry Axis/Allies develop technologies US created the first computer – 1946 Took up the entire research lab Universities and corporations fund efforts to develop computers after WWII IBM – 1954 – first commercially produced computer Silicon Valley companies develop the microchip and microprocessor in 1960’s Steve Jobs – Apple Bill Gates – Microsoft Jeff Bezos – Amazon.com

Digital Technology Changes American Life Science and Medicine Biotechnology – use of living organisms to develop new medical products. National Institute of Health and National Science Foundation Artificial Hearts Technology + Global Communication Technology fuels the Economy Entrepreneurs + Personal Computers + Cell Phones + Internet Satellites TV, Phones Ted Turner – (Turner Broadcasting Station) TBS CNN – 1980 GPS

Digital Technology Changes American Life Analyze Data Which indicator changed more rapidly—the number of households with Internet access or those with computers?

Digital Technology Changes American Life Analyze Data What does the information on net operating profits and initial public stock offering suggest about investment in technology companies in the late 1990s?