Decade: 1990-1999
These sites are about the decade of the 1990’s. Learn about the trends and styles of the period, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the disintegration of the U.S.S.R., and sports stars from the 1990’s. Includes video/audio files and editorials for the decade. Also includes eThemes Resources on the Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
Grades
- 4,
- 5,
- 6,
- 7,
- 8
Links
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BBC: The Fall of Communism in Europe 1989-1991
The historic events that began in 1989 with the weakened influence of the Soviet Union's empire ended with its final disintegration in 1991. This interactive map shows how and when Communism fell country by country. Click on "Next" to advance to the next event in the timeline.
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NAFTA
This site details the history behind and the suggested benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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PBS: Ambush in Mogadishu
Learn about this event involving the U.S. military in Somalia.
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PBS: Hip-Hop Style: What is Cool
See one of the major fashion trends of the 1990's. Learn more about what was deemed "cool" in the world of hip-hop fashion by 1990's standards.
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1993 Presidential Inauguration
This site has images and descriptions of the 1993 Presidential Inauguration.
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ThinkQuest: 1990's Trends, Facts, Fads
This site has details and lists trends, facts, and fads of the 1990's. Learn what made up the pop culture of the decade by reading about and seeing examples of what was popular.
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ThinkQuest: Sports Heroes of the 1990's
Learn about the most popular sports heroes of the 1990's including baseball star Mark McGuire and basketball icon Michael Jordan.
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1990's Fashion History
Learn about the major fashion trends of the 90's. NOTE: This site contains ads
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Timeline of Computer History
See some of the major accomplishments in computer history form the early 1990's. Learn how technology began to rapidly change in the 1990's in terms of computers and the internet.
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Headlines from the 1990's
This site lists some fo the more significant and memorable events from the 1990's.
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1990's Resources
This site has an extensive list and a large number of links to a wide-range of events in the 1990's. This includes information on world leaders, entertainers, sports figures, and music. NOTE: The site contains ads.
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ThinkQuest: The Gulf War
Learn about Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and their aftermath on this student-created site.
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ThinkQuest: Hong Kong 97
This student-created website documents the handover of Hong Kong on July 1, 1997 which marked the transition from British administration to full Chinese rule.
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ThinkQuest: Clean Air Act
Read about the Clean Air Act of 1990. Includes links to environmental protection web sites.
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ThinkQuest: Time Warp
Compare the decade of the 1990's with the 1960's. See the music, movies, clothes, political campaigns, history, culture, youth and influences of the time.
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ThinkQuest: Timeline
These sites briefly summarize the major events in each decade throughout the 20th century.
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eThemes Resource: U.S. President: George H. W. Bush
These sites are about President George Herbert Walker Bush, his accomplishments, the challenges hes faced as president of the United States, and his legacy. Includes links to pages with information on his life, the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Gulf War of 1990-91, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and more. Includes links to audio files, interactive maps, and lesson plans. Also included are links to eThemes Resources on the decades of the 1980s and 1990s during which parts of his presidency occurred.
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eThemes Resource: U.S. President: Bill Clinton
These sites are about William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States of America. Includes links to sites about his life and presidency, video programs, his presidential library and museum, and more. Also includes links to his inaugurations and farewell address, as well as specific issues during his administration, such as the Budget Battles, the Welfare Reform Bill, the Whitewater investigation, the Kosovo intervention, and his impeachment trial and subsequent acquittal. Also includes a link to the eThemes Resource on the decade of the 1990s.
Education Standards
- AR
- AL
- NV
- UT
