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Cold War Changes (North America (Political (Bill Clinton elected in 1992,…
Cold War Changes
North America
Political
Bill Clinton elected in 1992, and claimed he was a new kind of democrat, which favored several republican policies.
Economic
Spending policies of the Reagan administration produced record government budget deficits. In the 1970s, the total deficit was 420 billion dollars.
Social
In Canada, Quebec, the french speaking province, rejected secession from Canada in 1995. The debate divides Canadians to this day.
Eastern Europe
Political
In 1988, the Polish Regime agreed to free parliamentary elections. In 1990, Walesa was elected as President.
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Western Europe
Social
France faced problems as resentment against foreign born residents, especially Muslims, grew.
Political
In the French elections of 1993, a coalition of conservative parties gained 80 percent of the seats in the National Assembly.
Economic
The European Community turned into the European Union, which established a common currency to be used throughout Western Europe, called the Euro.
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Africa
Political
The OAU agreed to organize the AEC to provide greater political and economic integration throughout Africa on the pattern of the EU
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Social
More than two-thirds (22.9 million) of all people with HIV are living in Africa south of the Sahara.
East Asia
Political
The Chinese government slowly began to allow women to take part in politics. Today, women are allowed to wear what they choose, as well as take part in the government.
Social
In 1989, student protestors called for an end to the corruption and demanded the resignation of China's aging Communist party leaders. Between 500 and 2,000 were killed, and many more were injured.
Economic
Between 1950 and 1990 Japan became the greatest exporting nation in the world. Japan also developed the worlds largest economy after that of the United States.
Middle East
Political
Benazir Bhutto was reelected as President in 1993. Attempted to crack down on opposition forces, but was removed again in 1997, due to renewed charges of corruption.
Economic
Much of the Middle East struggles with high unemployment, poverty, and poor education.
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South and Southeast Asia
Political
During the 1990s, the congress party remained the leading party in India, but began the decline with the arrival and popularity of new political parties.
Economic
India's economy has emerged as one of the worlds largest and fastest growing. Economic reforms in 1991 fostered foreign investment and began to move India toward a market-based economy.
Social
Conflict between Hindus and Muslims has continued and religious differences have fueled long time disputes between India and Pakistan.
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