Flashcards on American History: The Late 20th Century

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What major trade agreement was signed in 1994 that is associated with trade liberalization in the 1990s?

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) 1994

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United States History: 1990s

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Question: What major trade agreement was signed in 1994 that is associated with trade liberalization in the 1990s?

Answer: NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) 1994

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Question: Which economic and technological region rose to prominence during the 1990s?

Answer: Silicon Valley (the decade of the internet; rise of Silicon Valley)

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Question: Which major U.S.-led conflict occurred in the early 1990s after Iraq invaded Kuwait?

Answer: Gulf War I (Iraq invaded Kuwait Aug 2, 1990; coalition strikes began Jan 17, 1991)

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Question: What two high-profile events highlighted racial tensions and policing issues in Los Angeles in the early 1990s?

Answer: The videotaped beating of Rodney King and the subsequent 1992 Los Angeles riots (Rodney King uprising)

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Question: What famous criminal trial in 1994–95 captivated the nation and involved a former football star?

Answer: The O.J. Simpson trial (O.J. Simpson was acquitted in 1995 of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman)

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Question: List several characteristics of the U.S. economy during the 1990s described as 'The Happy Days.'

Answer: Strong economic growth, steady job creation, low inflation, rising productivity, economic boom, and a surging stock market resulting from rapid techno

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Question: What social/political phenomenon in the 1990s involved debates over multiculturalism and public values?

Answer: The culture wars (battles over multiculturalism)

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Question: Give the U.S. population according to the 2000 Census as listed in the presentation.

Answer: 281,421,906 (2000 Census)

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Question: What were the unemployment and minimum wage figures cited for the late 1990s in the presentation?

Answer: Unemployment: 5.8 million (4.2%, Sept 1999); Minimum wage: $5.15/hr (1997)

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Question: What was the national debt figure shown (year indicated) in the presentation?

Answer: National Debt: $5,413.1 Million (1997)