Content Elaboration:
The American economy has been
impacted by many influences since the early 1990s. Global communication has
rapidly increased use of technologies such as the personal computer, Internet
and mobile phone. Business organizations that operate
internationally with production facilities in more than one country have grown
exponentially. For example, an American automobile might have parts imported
from several countries and be assembled in yet another country. Overseas competition has challenged
American producers and local communities. The U.S. trade deficit has increased
with the value of goods and services imported exceeding those that are
exported. This has led to a decrease in manufacturing jobs and closing of
plants. It also has contributed to a shift toward service industries and a
growth in lower-paying jobs in fast food and sales.
The post-Cold War period and the attacks on September 11, 2001, presented new challenges for the United States, including: Instability produced by the demise of balance-of-power politics; Changing role of the United States in global politics (e.g., preemptive wars); Issues surrounding the control of nuclear weapons; Broadening of terrorism; and Dynamic of balancing national security with civil liberties.
Economic challenges for the country included operating within a globalized economy. The country witnessed the change from the prosperity of the 1990s to the recession that began in 2007. Reductions in defense spending due to the end of the Cold War led to the loss of millions of U.S. jobs in defense plants. The attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, presented national security challenges for the country. Debates over two wars (i.e., Iraq and Afghanistan) that were launched in response to the September 11 attacks, the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act and the detainment and torture of enemy combatants divided the country.
The post-Cold War period and the attacks on September 11, 2001, presented new challenges for the United States, including: Instability produced by the demise of balance-of-power politics; Changing role of the United States in global politics (e.g., preemptive wars); Issues surrounding the control of nuclear weapons; Broadening of terrorism; and Dynamic of balancing national security with civil liberties.
Economic challenges for the country included operating within a globalized economy. The country witnessed the change from the prosperity of the 1990s to the recession that began in 2007. Reductions in defense spending due to the end of the Cold War led to the loss of millions of U.S. jobs in defense plants. The attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, presented national security challenges for the country. Debates over two wars (i.e., Iraq and Afghanistan) that were launched in response to the September 11 attacks, the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act and the detainment and torture of enemy combatants divided the country.
Presidents Project
Watergate & Nixon
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The Feminist Movement
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New Issues in Civil Rights
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Saving the Earth
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Crash Course - Ford & Carter (Economy)
1. Why did Richard Nixon move the U.S. off of the Gold Standard?
2. What was the nickname given to upper Midwestern cities that declined during the 1970's?
3. What was stagflation?
4. What caused a slowdown of the nuclear energy movement?
5. What event ultimately weakened Carter's administration?
2. What was the nickname given to upper Midwestern cities that declined during the 1970's?
3. What was stagflation?
4. What caused a slowdown of the nuclear energy movement?
5. What event ultimately weakened Carter's administration?
Ford & Carter
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Life in the 70's
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Technological Revolution
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Life in the 1980's
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Crash Course - Reagan Years
1. Why was Reagan known as the great communicator?
2. What was the concept of trickle-down economics?
3. Who was the first female to the Supreme Court?
4. What did the Iran Contra scandal reveal about the Reagan administration?
2. What was the concept of trickle-down economics?
3. Who was the first female to the Supreme Court?
4. What did the Iran Contra scandal reveal about the Reagan administration?
The Reagan Years
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The New Conservatism
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Crash Course - End of Cold War
End of the Cold War
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