IntroductionIntroduction
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| Chinese Troops Entering Korea in Late 1950 IRC, 2005. Image.
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Central Question: What were the key domestic and foreign issues of the George H.W. Bush administration?
Assuming power in the wake of the widely popular Ronald Reagan proved to be a daunting challenge for President George H. W. Bush. On the domestic front, Bush struggled to manage an economy plagued by a recession and a rising national debt. Internationally, Saddam Hussein's invasion of neighboring Kuwait ushered the United States into the Persian Gulf War as the U.S.-led coalition sought to protect an international friend and oil interests abroad. Despite the difficulties, Bush managed to win bi-partisan support of several major legislative acts, including the Clean Air Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. Significantly, the Bush administration also oversaw the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Though Bush only served one term in office, he managed to accomplish several notable domestic and foreign policy achievements that left a lasting legacy on the United States for generations to come.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Describe the significant domestic and foreign policy issues of the George H.W. Bush administration, including the end of the Cold War and the Persian Gulf War.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: US History 11 Objectives: 16 & 16.1.
This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standards: R2, R9, W2a-2d, W4, & W6.
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