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U.S. Foreign Policy Since WWII
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Ronald Reagan – 1980-1989
• “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NjNL4Nsa4Q
• Increases military pressure on Soviet Union
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George H. W. Bush – 1989-1993• Persian Gulf War – Operation Desert Storm– Page: 992, answer the 2 questions
in “The Persian Gulf War”– First war with women in combat
roles• Major world events– Fall of Communism– Break up of Soviet States– Reunification of Germany– Collapse of Yugoslavia
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Bill Clinton – 1993-2001
• Signed NAFTA – North American Free Trade Association– Free trade with Canada and Mexico
• Lifted economic sanctions on South Africa– After apartheid (separateness) ended
• Full diplomatic relations with Vietnam• Impeachment trial but not removed from office• NATO action against former Yugoslavia• Economic prosperity in the 90’s led to loose
spending and investing in the 2000’s --- sound familiar?
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George W. Bush – 2001-2008
• Terrorists attacks on 9/11• How does the U.S. fight
terrorism?– Patriot Act– War in Iraq
and Afghanistan– Tighter Security
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Immigration
• Immigration to the U.S. usually comes from Latin America and Asia
• Why are they coming?– Political freedom– Economic opportunity– Education
• Potential issues?– Government services
• Drivers license?• Welfare?• Tax returns?• Unemployment benefits?
– Job competition– Border Issues– Granting citizenship– Bilingual education in
schools– Cultural diversity
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Immigrant Contributions
• Music• Visual Arts• Literature• Jobs: low paying• Achievements in science, engineering, and
medicine• Foods