1. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

2. President Clinton announces the signing of NAFTA
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President Clinton announces the signing of NAFTA
December 8, 1993

3. Salinas-Bush-Mulroney
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Initialling the Draft North American Free Trade Agreement
October 1992

4. NAFTA Debate
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5. U.S. House of Representatives
NAFTA Vote
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
234 – 200 in favor
61 – 38 in favor
Republicans: in favor
Republicans: in favor
Democrats: against
Democrats: against

6. Central Historical Question
Why was the ratification of NAFTA so contentious?

7. Bill Clinton
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8. Ralph Nader
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9. Pat Buchanan
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