https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh Final Project: Decades en-us 2021-05-28 05:36:03 UTC 2025-12-13 07:15:58 UTC hello@padlet.com marmed26022 https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567673865 The 1990s were a time period that introduced exciting new technology that had never been seen before, great music, movies, and television, as well as some new unique fashion trends. According to the article "1990's: peace, prosperity and the internet"  the following description of the time period is stated "The 1990s is often remembered as a decade of relative peace and prosperity: The Soviet Union fell, ending the decades-long Cold War, and the rise of the Internet ushered in a radical new era of communication, business and entertainment." and I believe that is the most accurate description on the decade I choose to research.]]> 2021-05-28 05:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567673865 marmed26022 https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567681472 2021-05-28 05:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567681472 marmed26022 https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567682388 The prior presidents that were in office in this time period were George Bush and Bill Clinton. 
-George Bush was in office from 1989 to 1993 and he stood for the Republican Party. 
- Bill Clinton was in office from 1993 to 2001 and stood for the Democratic Party.  
A big world event that took place during this time was the ending of the Cold War in 1991, The Berlin Wall came crashing down which led to the borders being opened, and with time free elections threw out Communist governments everywhere in eastern Europe.]]> 2021-05-28 05:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567682388 marmed26022 https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567795775 - During the 1990's women started decreasing the "gender gap" between them and men and continued to take on jobs that were not usually allowed.

-pollution started becoming a problem as a result of all the immigration during the 70s and 80's since it caused such a high increase in population. More factories with more jobs for immigrants opened up.

-Operation Desert Storm happened during this decade, popularly known as the first Gulf War, was the successful U.S response to Iraq's attempt to overwhelm Kuwait. This response from the US caused a lot of damage in Iraq.

-African Americans were now able to have better lives and given MANY more opportunities, By 1992 the number of black-owned businesses had grown to 621,000. ]]> 2021-05-28 06:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567795775 marmed26022 https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567873855 -Fashion trends: There were many different types of fashion aesthetics for women such grunge, hip hop, or more of a  sophisticated look. But some accessories that most  Women in the 1900's used to wear were flared jeans, hoop earrings, crop tops, combat boots, and chokers.

-Entertainment and products that were used to do so: There were toys for kids to entertain themselves with, such as the first Nintendos, Pokemon, and game-box. Teenagers did different things like going to arcades since that is when they were a big hit, they also went to skating rings or just hung out at malls in friend-groups. There was definitely more social interaction than now due to the fact there was no social media. Young adults or even adults entertained themselves by doing things like going to the might to the night clubs. or playing sports, some sports that were very popular during this decade were basketball, baseball, and football.

-Movies: Movies in the US were so big during the 1990's because they were still somewhat new and developments were being made to movies often, Also movies were such a big deal because movie rental places such as Blockbusters opened up, some very famous movies that came from this decade were Titanic, Forrest Gump, and ToyStory.

-Music: The most popular genre of music was Rock just like in the 80's but Rap became a big thing during this time too. The article " The 10 Best 90s Rappers, Who Dominated Hip-Hop’s Golden Era" states "Still, the '90s really were a golden age for rap. In the early part of the decade, the genre was ushering in its platinum era. By the end of the decade, it was a full-on commercial monster, a dominant force the dominant force in pop music."

]]> 2021-05-28 07:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567873855 marmed26022 https://padlet.com/marmed26022/bvlyqsg8nmak13lh/wish/1567921453 -“1990s.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 21 Aug. 2018, www.history.com/topics/1990s.
-“90s Social Issues and Events - backintime131.” Google Sites, sites.google.com/site/backintime131/90-s/90s-social-issues-and-events.
-“Amistad Digital Resource.” Amistad Digital Resource: Social and Economic Issues of the 1980s and 1990s, www.amistadresource.org/the_future_in_the_present/social_and_economic_issues.html.
-Rogers, Charles, and Charles Rogers Charliee Rogers is a freelance writer. “Things That Defined Your Life In The 90s.” Goliath, 22 Jan. 2020, www.goliath.com/random/90s-nostalgia-12-things-that-define-the-decade/.
-Team, TTG. “90s Fashion For Women: 1990s Style, Outfits & Trends.” Top Trends Guide, 12 Feb. 2021, www.toptrendsguide.com/90s-fashion-style-women/.
-“William J. Clinton.” The White House, The United States Government, 15 Jan. 2021, www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/william-j-clinton/. 

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