American History: A Survey (Brinkley), 13th Edition

Chapter 32: THE AGE OF GLOBALIZATION

Essay

1
Explain the accomplishments and political realities that allowed Bill Clinton to remain popular despite scandals and impeachment.
2
Explain the fundamental changes in the nature of the American economy that were evident by the end of the 1980s. What technological and global factors contributed to the transformation?
3
Describe the remarkable advances in computing technology and genetic research in the 1980s and 1990s. How did this contribute both to economic progress (or setbacks), and to the "culture wars"?
4
How true was the statement by the journalist who wrote after September 11, 2001, "Nothing has changed…Everything has changed"?
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