Read the assigned sections of the e-Text and respond to the questions below. This assignment is worth 50 points.

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Chapter 34Section 1

The 1990s and the New Millennium

A. As you read, answer the following questions:The 1992 Presidential Election

1.a) Who ran as a Republican? 2.a) Who ran as an independent?

3.a) Who ran as a Democrat?

b) Why did he fail to convince voters to vote for him?

b) What created an opportunity for this candidacy?

b) What helped him win?

The Clinton Administration’s First Term4) What did Clinton achieve in domestic policy? 5) What did Clinton achieve in foreign policy?

The Republican Congress and the Contract with America6. What goals did the contract set for Republican leaders?

7. How did Clinton and the Senate undermine the contract?

Briefly describe one success AND one failure each experienced during Clinton’s first term:8. Hillary Rodham Clinton 9. Newt Gingrich

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Assignment

Chapter 34Section 2

The New Global Economy

A. As you read this section, answer the following questions about the U.S. role in the changing world economy.

The Domestic Economy: Good News and Bad News1. What was the good news? 2. What was the bad news?

The Changing Domestic Economy3. What trends led to explosive growth in the service sector? How were workers affected?4. What trends led to explosive growth in temporary work? How were workers affected?5. What trends led to a sharp decline in manufacturing jobs? How were workers affected?6. What trends led to explosive growth in the high-tech industry? How were workers affected?

The Changing Global Economy7. What trends affected international trade and competition?8. How did those trends affect U.S. business and workers?

Explain the relationship between the changing economy and the changing technology of the 1990’s.

Chapter 34Section 3

Technology and Modern Life

As you read about the impact of technological advances during the 1990s, note inventions, trends, and efforts relating to each field listed below.

Field Inventions/Innovations Efforts Popular Trends1. Communications:2. Health Care:3. Genetic Engineering:4. Entertainment:5. Education6. Space Exploration7. Environment

How did the Telecommunications Act of 1996 affect technology and modern life?

Chapter 34Section 4

The Changing Face of America

As you read this section, note three facts or statistics concerning each of the following important trends in the late 20th century.

URBAN FLIGHTThe nation goes suburban.

1. 2. 3.

BABY BOOMERSThe nation turns gray.

4. 5. 6.

IMMIGRATIONThe nation looks different.

7. 8. 9.

Note one challenge the United States will face in each of the following areas during the 21st century.

1. Urban and Suburban Life2. Aging Population3. Immigration Policies

Explain how “telecommuting” fits in with the changing face of America:

The War on Terrorism;

1. Why was September 11, 2001 such an important day for America as it relates to terrorism?

2. What is terrorism?

3. Identify 3 major acts of terrorism other than 9/11:

4. What is the difference between international and domestic terrorism?

5. What is considered “ground zero” for America?

6. Identify three ways 9/11 impacted America:

7. Who was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

8. How did the United States respond to the 9/11 attacks?

9. What is the general purpose of the Patriot Act?

10. What are its five key components?

11. How has aviation security changed since the 9/11 attacks?

Do you feel safer?