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Chapter 31The Post-Cold War World: 1992-2002: 

Chapter 31 The Post-Cold War World: 1992-2002 The American People, 6th ed.

The Changing Face of the American People: 

The Changing Face of the American People

The New Pilgrims: 

The New Pilgrims Immigration once again soared in the 1990s Faltering economies in their native countries brought most immigrants to America The scarcity of good jobs and fears of cultural dilution brought increasing resistance from established Americans

Economic and Social Change: 

Economic and Social Change

Boom and Bust: 

Boom and Bust American economic growth during the 1990s was not as remarkable as that during the 1950s was still impressive given the context of economic failures in other countries All economic indicators improved during the decade, with significant growth in the stock market Although the nation enjoyed the economic boom, poverty was still a problem in the U.S.

Aging and Illness: 

Aging and Illness The population of America continued to live longer as the century concluded Potential problems with the solvency of the Social Security program and refusal of many Americans to retire has led to new problems in the national economy Although healthcare improved, devastating diseases such as AIDS and Alzheimer’s disease continued to ravage the population

III. Democratic Revival: 

III. Democratic Revival

Democratic Victory: 

Democratic Victory A youthful Bill Clinton stood in stark contrast to incumbent President George H.W. Bush in 1992 The electorate responded to Clinton’s charisma and elected him to two terms that saw the longest uninterrupted economic growth in the nation’s history

Partisan Politics and Impeachment: 

Partisan Politics and Impeachment Clinton had been accused of having engaged in an improper sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern. The Republican Congress considered impeachment and devoted much energy to the process of removal After weeks of testimony, the Senate voted for acquittal

The Second Bush Presidency: 

The Second Bush Presidency

The Election of 2000: 

The Election of 2000 In a haze of law suits and countersuits, the presidential election of 2000 became the closest and most contested in American history. George Bush, son of the former president, barely defeated Vice President Albert Gore The closeness of the election made Americans examine their methods of presidential election and consider sweeping reforms