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THE LAST 35 YEARSOutcomes: Bill Clinton, George W.
Bush, & Barrack Obama
Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, & Barrack Obama
1. Setting the Stage: Persian Gulf Wara. Saddam Hussein claimed Kuwait belonged to Iraqb. Iraq invaded Kuwait on Aug 2, 1990c. President Bush launched Operation Desert Storm to
liberate Kuwaitd. Cease-fire announced on Feb 28, 1991. Kuwait was
liberated.e. Saddam Hussein was still in control of Iraq
Bill Clinton
2. 1992 Electiona. A recession forced Bush to raise taxes; approval rating dropped to
49% in 1992b. 12 years of Republican leadership came to an endc. Bill Clinton (D) from Arkansas defeated Bush and Texas billionaire
Ross Perot
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
3. Clinton Prosa. Economy extremely strong; balanced the budget b. 1998 announced the federal government had a surplus, first time
in nearly 30 yearsc. Unemployment fell, stock market soared, fewer people relied on
public aidd. Improved relations with former Cold War enemies Russia and Chinae. NAFTA was created to strengthen economies of Canada, US, and
Mexico
Bill Clinton
4. Clinton Consa. Whitewater scandal lead to Clinton being impeachedb. Lied about having sexual relations with White House intern Monica
Lewinsky
c. Senate fell short of two-thirds majority to convict Clintond. Some criticized Clinton for not intervening more in Rwanda