“Building a Bridge to the 21st Century” Presentation

Who lost the 1988 election for U.S. President as the nominee of the Democratic Party?

Michael Dukakis

Who was serving as U.S. President when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991?

George H. W. Bush

Did the Cold War end with an attack and widespread loss of life provoked by the Soviet Union?

No, the Cold War ended peacefully without direct military conflict.

With what country did the United States go to war in 1991?

Iraq

Was the United States the only country to send forces to fight in the Gulf War of 1991?

No, it was a multinational coalition.

What issue contributed to voter discontent in 1992 and paved the way for Bill Clinton to defeat George H.W. Bush in the presidential election?

Economic recession and dissatisfaction with the economy

How did Bill Clinton differ from past Democrats in the values he favored as president?

He supported more centrist and moderate policies.

Did Bill Clinton succeed in signing into law his proposed major reform of the health care industry?

No, the proposal failed in Congress.

What did British scientist Tim Berners-Lee invent in 1989?

The World Wide Web

In what city did domestic terrorist Timothy McVeigh perpetrate a bombing in 1995?

Oklahoma City

In what state did a long legal battle take place concerning the results of the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore?

Florida