Chapter 26 1 1990s and the New Millennium

Chapter 26. 1: 1990’s and the New Millennium

Bill Clinton ► Election of 1992 -George Bush(Republican), Bill Clinton(Democrat), and Ross Perot (Independent). ► Clinton wins with 43% of the vote, Bush 38%, and Perot 19%. ► Clinton pushed for healthcare reform, but it never happened. ► During Clinton’s presidency the economy went up.

Terrorism ► In 1993, terrorists bombed the World Trade Center in New York City. ► In 1995, Timothy Mc. Veigh, a veteran of the Gulf War, bombed a federal office building in Oklahoma City, killing 168. ► September 11, 2001.

Reelection and Impeachment ► 1996 Reelection-Clinton beats Senator Bob Dole, with 49% of the vote. ► December 1998, the House of Rep. ’s impeaches Clinton for perjury and obstruction of justice. § The Senate did not have the 2/3 needed to impeach him. Otherwise, he could have been removed as president.

2000 Election-Al Gore and George W. Bush.

2000 Election Cont. § Gore was projected by the television networks to win Florida, which would have given him the victory. § Then, shockingly, the TV networks said it was “too close to call. ” § The next day, Gore had won the popular vote by more than 500, 000 votes, but Florida was still too close to call. § This led to a recount to determine the winner of the state-and the presidency.

2000 Election Cont. § Voting irregularities, hanging chads, and other problems, dragged out the election. § Five weeks after the election took place, Florida and its electoral votes went to George W. Bush.

Chapter 26. 3: Technology and Modern Life

Communication Revolution ► Communication Revolution § Home computers became widely available, and many thousands of people joined online subscription service that provided e-mail and magazine style information. ► Information Superhighway-network of communication devices linking people and institutions across the world. ► Internet

Technological and Scientific Advancements ► Examples of Technological and Scientific Advancements: § Virtual Reality § Doctors use robots to operate on patients. § Robots grew more humanlike as engineers equipped them with computer chips simulating brain function. § Genetic Engineering-the artificial changing of the molecular biology of an organisms’ cells to change the organism.

Medical Advancements ► Cancer survival rates improved drastically. ► People could live longer with AIDS, due to a combination of medicines and therapies. § 1992 -40, 000 AIDS victims. § 1998 -13, 500 AIDS victims. ► Medical diagnosing-Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), produces cross sectional images of any body part.