This decade was one of the most eventful in United States History. This decade brought a lot of prosperity to the United States, but it also brought damage and sorrow. The 1990s was the decade for a new President, who helped the country, but the scandal surrounding him shadowed his accomplishments as President. Although this decade was tough on the United States, they pulled through as one.
The events from 1990 to 1994 affected America, as well as other countries in the World. The Space Shuttle Discovery Mission began in 1990 and the Hubble Telescope was created and launched. In 1991, the Cold War was finally ended between the Soviet Union and the United States after lasting for over forty years. The year of 1992 was the beginning of a new President after Bill Clinton defeated George H.W. Bush and Ross Perot in the election. In 1993, there was a massive flood along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers that killed about 50 people and its rampage caused fifteen to twenty billion dollars in damage. Also, the Northridge Earthquake of 1994 killed seventy-two people and injured over 9,000 in Los Angeles and caused twenty billion dollars in damage. (“Timeline of United States History 1990-Present”). During these years the United States saw accomplishment, yet they also saw destruction.
The events from 1995 to 1999
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In 1997, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland were invited to join NATO. In 1998, the Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton Scandal began and after Clinton lied about it, impeachment charges were brought against him. In May of 1999, an F5 tornado hits Oklahoma, killing thirty-eight people and it was recorded to have the fastest wind on earth by scientists. (“America’s Best History U.S. Timeline, 1990-1999”). In these years, controversy was around the President and also the death of several Americans was brought out because of natural disaster and
In the book, “Rereading America” by, Gary Colombo, Robert Cullen, and Bonnie Lisle, it starts off on page 210 describing a well educated Black Man of the times in 1960s. “Born Malcolm Little; Malcolm X was one of the most articulate and powerful leaders of Black America during the 1960s. A street hustler convicted of robbery in 1946, he spent seven years in prison, where he educated himself and became a disciple of Elijah Muhammad, founder of the Nation of Islam” (p.210). Here I want to focus on the strength of a single black man in the 60’s and what it was like to be uneducated as an African American. The many struggles of a black person in general were enough, but a black man had it hard.
America is not the illustrated land of opportunity to all. The statement provided that, a land giving opportunity to all is judgmental for many concerning reasons. For one, America is known as a country where people of various races are informed of great dreams that seem reachable, but the chances of an immigrant moving to America and starting a new life are slim. Throughout American history, the opportunity to create something has always been difficult and will sincerely remain that way no matter the sacrifices a person must give up on in their life.
Rereading America: Cultural Contexts for Critical Thinking and Writing written by; Gary Colombo, Robert Cullen, and Bonnie Lisle, Eighth Edition, published April, 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin’s, is a textbook about writing and critical thinking. In the first chapter of Rereading America: Cultural Contexts for Critical Thinking and Writing, “Thinking Critically, Challenging Cultural Myths”, the Authors begin by setting a relatable scene of what it’s like for a college student. How a new found independence can be overwhelming, especially with regards to critical thinking, showing that what we have learned, needs to be re-evaluated and that an open mind in essential. "What Is Critical Thinking" In this section of the chapter the editors explain what it means to be a critical thinker. They explain that critical thinking is not just studying dates and facts, but rather taking those facts and examining them. The editors then proceed by explaining how having an open mind, and taking others' perspectives into account when formulating our own opinions on what the author is trying to say to us is important. A critical thinker takes all aspects into account and reflects on personal experience as well. The editors also point out that different cultural experiences bring different opinions. They suggest that we need to become active learners, continuously questioning the meaning behind everything, testing not only the theories of others but also our own experiences and analyzing the text rather than going for the obvious. They show that thinking outside the box is the epitome of critical thinking. Basically, we need to step outside our comfort zones and what we have always been taught. The editors also suggest that we need to re-evaluate our per...
There was a massive earthquake in San Francisco during the year of 1906. The country of United States went through great loss because of this massacre. Nearly 250,000 people had become homeless as the result of this great earthquake. Winchester pointed out the question: How unprepared was America when this disaster hit? He compared the San Francisco earthquake to the Katrina hurricane in 2005.
The era of the 1990’s was an explosive time in American history both figuratively and literally. In the 90’s there was an extreme variety of different failures and also advances in technology. We as a nation had new advancements in space travel, our military and the way of life preparing for the turn of the century. As a country we didn’t know what the new millennium had to bring for us, but we were ready. Most significantly changing America though was from our creativeness that took place, the fear we had, and our militaristic ways.
In Joel L. Swerdlow’s 2001 essay, “Changing America,” he writes about the current cultural differences among kids in high school. He goes on to talk about how you can gather a large variety of kids, coming from all over the world, yet they still somehow manage to develop the same “American Teenager” attitude toward life. The essay talks about how people used to view America as a “melting pot” of nations, and how over time that view is starting to change.
The start of this decade was an economic boom. With the war over and done, people were happy and rich. This did not last long. By the end of the century the Great Depression would begin.
Alexis de Tocqueville and Langston Hughes both have their own ideas about what America is, was, and should be. Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America praises American democracy in which everyone is included. This inclusion allows for democracy that everyone can be a part of and feel like they are contributing. On the contrary, Langston Hughes’s “Let America Be America Again” depicts an excluding America that does not treat everyone equivalently. Hughes portrays America as a misrepresentation that does not uphold the ideals that it is so famous for. The two works contrast in many ways but do have some similarities. Although their ideas are different, politics is still a choice. Tocqueville describes politics as a choice that everyone should make as it benefits them all while Hughes describes politics as a choice that some do not have the power to take part in. The differing sentiments between Democracy in America and “Let America Be America Again” stem
"The Great Quake: 1906-2006 / Rising from the Ashes." SFGate. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 May 2014.
Some believe the 90s was the last great decade of all time, and claim the music, movies, dance and fashion were the best of any era. The rise of multiculturalism and new media well describes the decade’s new ways, which continued into the 2000s. Grunge, rave culture and hip hop had spread widely among the young people of the era. With new technology such as cable television and internet, new trends in entertainment, music, and fashion widely spread.
What does it mean to live in America today? It means that you have to open to others and their opinions, but also be willing to uphold your own beliefs as well as the beliefs of others no matter where or how different or strange they may seem to you, even in the face of opposition. It means that you are willing to work in the betterment of the country, whether you are actively by joining something like the military to defend the rights of all or just living your life, willing and open to help others. To live in America today means that you are willing to do what you can to make our country a safe place for everyone and their beliefs without expecting anything in return Because that is what it means to live in America.
Movie Review: The American President (1995) By: Meidina Felita Alifandra (Nanda) International Relations 2014 IRE Class 1 The American President was an American romantic – comedy – drama film which is released on November 17th, 1995. This film was written by Aaron Sorkin and was directed by Rob Reiner. This film was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and was distributed by Columbia Pictures and Warner Bros Pictures for official North America Release, and also by Universal Pictures for international release.
Is there a place in America where the true meaning of life and authentic freedom are available for people to discover? The movie, In Search of America, directed by Paul Bogart in 1971 , really captures the spirit of younger people at that time. More specifically, it vividly portrays the younger generation with extensive characteristics of hippie culture. Mike, the main character played by Jeff Bridges in the movie, drops out of college and persuades his whole family to take on a cultural pilgrimage to search for a new American soul.
American History: Our Hope for the Future America was built with the hard work and determination of men and women working together to make life to where all people had the same opportunity to succeed, but only if they work hard and earn it. Look at the American Civil War; it was about making all men equal and given the same opportunities others are given. Abraham Lincoln thought all human life deserved what they were willing to work hard for. His actions changed America and made it part of what it is today. We need to work together in order to make America better in all aspects for the future generations to come.
The Japan disaster was devastating, and it had an abundance of causes and effects. The nuclear disaster, the tsunami, and the earthquake were the causes of the disaster in Japan. In addition, the disaster had countless effects on the land and people in Japan. The disaster in Japan was as devastating and tragic as 9/11. Both events took a great number of lives and left their country shocked, but prepared them for anything similar that might happen in the future. Knowing the causes and effects of Japan’s disaster can prepare other people and countries around the world for a comparable disaster.