1990s Pop Culture and Events

The video covers the 1990s, starting with personal anecdotes and moving into major events like the Gulf War, Los Angeles Riots, and the rise of the internet. It discusses the 1988 presidential election, George HW Bush's presidency, and Bill Clinton's election. The video also addresses domestic terrorism incidents, the Republican Revolution, and Clinton's impeachment. It concludes with a preview of the next class on the 2000s.

What was the most transformative pop culture event of the 1990s?

• The rise of grunge music

• The launch of the Internet

• The popularity of Will Smith

• The release of Jurassic Park

Who was elected president in 1988?

• George HW Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

• Michael Dukakis

What was the main reason George HW Bush lost re-election?

• His handling of the Gulf War

• Breaking his promise of no new taxes

• His foreign policy decisions

• His vice president's unpopularity

What event triggered the Los Angeles Riots in 1992?

• The Gulf War

• The beating of Rodney King

• The election of Bill Clinton

• The first World Trade Center bombing

Who orchestrated the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993?

• Timothy McVeigh

• David Koresh

• The Blind Sheikh

• Eric Rudolph

What was the Branch Davidians standoff in Waco, Texas about?

• A racial riot

• A political protest

• A religious cult's conflict with the FBI

• A labor strike

What was the main consequence of the NAFTA agreement?

• Decreased trade with Europe

• Strengthened US-Canada relations

• Loss of US manufacturing jobs to Mexico

• Increased tariffs on imports

Who was falsely accused of the Olympic Park bombing in 1996?

• Richard Jewell

• Eric Rudolph

• Timothy McVeigh

• David Koresh

What was Bill Clinton impeached for?

• Illegal land deals

• Misuse of campaign funds

• Perjury and obstruction of justice

• Tax evasion

Which terrorist group was responsible for the US embassy bombings in 1998?

• ISIS

• Al-Qaeda

• Taliban

• Hamas