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Beneath the surge of prosperity that marked the conservative era of the 1980s lay serious social problems. Issues involving health care, education, civil rights, and equal rights for women continue to challenge American society.
What defines the 90’s?
The 90s were a decade that introduced exciting new technology, some great music, movies, and television, as well as some truly unique fashion trends. The 90s were a pivotal period of time in pop culture that we can all look back fondly on (well, for the most part).
What major political events happened in the 1980s?
Ronald Reagan Elected President. CNN Begins Broadcasting.
What was the government like in the 1990s?
The 1990s Government, Politics, and Law: Overview War, scandal, political reform, terrorism, and civil rights marked the 1990s. The cold war (the period of heightened tension after World War II between the former Soviet Union and the United States) ended with the collapse of communism early in the decade.
What was the most important War of the 1990s?
Politics and wars. Wars. The most prominent armed conflicts of the decade include: The Congo wars break out in the 1990s: The First Congo War takes place in Zaire from 1996 to 1997, resulting in Zairian dictator Mobutu Sese Seko being overthrown from power on 16 May 1997, ending 32 years of his rule.
How did the Cold War affect the 1990s?
War, scandal, political reform, terrorism, and civil rights marked the 1990s. The cold war (the period of heightened tension after World War II between the former Soviet Union and the United States) ended with the collapse of communism early in the decade.
Who was President of the United States in the 1990s?
During the late 1990s a move was made to oust the American president Bill Clinton following the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal. This attempt did not succeed and Clinton continued to serve as the president until the end of his term in January 2001.