CHAPTER OUTLINE

The nation in the 1990s Demographic changes Aging population Growth of Sunbelt Metropolitan growth Working women Decline of family unit African-American poverty New immigrants Non-European Resurgent nativism Computer revolution First-generation computers Postwar developments Private corporations The transistor Third generation Microprocessor Personal computer Bill Gates Internet Cultural conservatism Attack on liberal agenda For decency and propriety Against affirmative action Religious right Christian Coalition Traditional family values Political activism Bush to Clinton Background to 1992 election New international scene Gulf War Collapse of Soviet Union The economy Recession Declining standard of living Nomination of Clarence Thomas Sexual harassment charges Confirmation Gender gap Republican divisions Tax increase Christian Rights Democratic nomination Clinton’s background Primary contests Election of 1992 Economic issues H. Ross Perot Results Domestic affairs in Clinton’s first term Initial inconsistencies and problems The economy Stimulus package approved NAFTA Health care reform Background Universal medical coverage Opposition successful Passage of Brady Bill Spread of militia movement Hatred of federal authority Siege at Waco Oklahoma City bombing Domestic policies Election of 1994 GOP wins control of Congress Repudiation of Clinton Republican initiative “Contract with America” Newton Leroy Gingrich Assault on welfare state Ten-point program Legislative program Limited success Legislative breakthroughs in 1996 Minimum wage and health insurance Welfare reform 1996 election Bob Dole Background Liabilities Campaign Results Clinton reelected GOP majority in Congress Economic and social trends The new economy Prosperity Globalization Effects on white-collar workers The courts and race Limitations on progress for minorities Adarand Construction case Hopwood v. Texas Proposition 209 Foreign affairs Low priority Somalia Haiti Support for Aristide Negotiations and troops Middle East Inclusion of PLO in talks Israel-PLO agreement Assassination of Rubin 1998 agreement among Arafat, Clinton, and Netanyahu Yugoslavia Ethnic conflict Peace Plan Kosovo 1998 flare-up Ethnic cleansing NATO air strikes Bush presidency Election of 2000 Candidates for president Major parties Independents Controversial result Florida Bush v. Gore Even partisan divisions Early Bush presidency Experienced cabinet Stock market collapse Tax cut Loss of control in Senate Terrorism Rise of global terrorism America’s dominance Clash over religion, ethnicity, and cultural values September 11, 2001 Aerial attacks Effects and reactions Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden Earlier actions Collaboration of Taliban Objectives War on terrorism Effects of terrorism on economy International coalition Operation Enduring Freedom Military attacks on Afghans Collapse of Taliban New Afghan government Terrorism at home Federal responses Office of Homeland Security Patriot Act Anthrax attacks Middle East More Palestinian-Israeli violence Election of Ariel Sharon Escalating violence Prolonged vulnerability and uncertainty