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Persian Gulf War
Iraq had accumulated debt from fighting Iran in the 1980s. Iraq's leader Saddam Hussein ordered an invasion of Kuwait ( which had oil reserves) in 1990 and potentially Saudi Arabia (also lots of oil). -
NAFTA
Bill Clinton signed North American Free Trade Agreement which promotes free trade between Canada, U.S and Mexico - results in increased trade between these nations -
Contract with America
lists 10 items from the Heritage Foundation that the Republicans promise to enact into law (ex: tax cuts, tougher crimes laws, etc) -
Impeached
Bill Clinton was impeached by House but not convicted by Senate after committing perjury regarding his affair with an intern -
Hilary Clinton
Bill's wife was eventually elected to Senate, worked to bring healthcare to Americans as First Lady
