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SECTION 3
__The Election of 1988...__ Both Republican and Democratic had far different thoughts. The Republicans had strong feelings for George Bush, and the Democrats Chose Michael Dukakis. Bush and Dukakis competed hard for there spot as president, both parties sponsored paid political advertisements that stressed negative opinions about there opponents.

__The New President...__ As Bush became the new president he had made some great changes in his time, along with a wide range of experience to the white house. As the new president, Bush still cautioned his action and did his best to even out the policies of the Reagan years.

__Drugs, Education, and the Environment...__ President Bush spoken out to the world about the spread of illegal drugs. Bush had appointed William Bennett to be a special drug czar, to hopefully oversee the war on drugs. In 1990 Bennett had stated the drug spread and use has dropped. Later Bennett was replaced by Bob Martinez. Problems in the nuclear waste had set off a special threat to the environment. Bush had dropped all military plant that processed nuclear weapons, they we shut down.

__The Savings and Loan Crisis...__ The Savings and Loan crisis was very dramatic. Interest rates soared in the 1970's, all the banks were low interest, but had long term mortgages. Many savings and loans were close to being out of business. If all remained strong profits would continue to grow. The collapse of the saving and loans, was directly blamed on the Reagan administration, however they ignored all evidence that led up to the crisis. Problems brewed but after all, the crisis was settled.

__Reducing the Deficit...__ From the savings and loan crisis, to the deficit, it all adds up. The crisis had gained growth for the deficit in the federal budget. Cutting there spending and raising money had took place to reduce the deficit. Budgets had to be reduced or the automatic budget cuts had to come into play.

__Election of 1990...__ After the budget was reduced lower than it ever was, it had changed many American minds on the new election of the 1990. Voters came in a very angry mood, there was no enthusiasm in any part of the voting process. With the economy heading down hill t a recession, the political leaders and such faced a very angry public.

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__The End of the Cold War...__ As the soviets dominated the governments and had controlled the nations of Eastern Europe. Walesa was elected as the president of Poland. The opening of the Berlin Wall was on its way down, as many excited east germans climbed all over an top of the wall to celebrate the border.

__Unrest in China...__ In the unrest of china many people were killed or arrested. Also many people had left Tiananmen, while army tanks had rumbled through the in city of Tiananmen. Bush disapproved of the return of the repression.

__A Policy Toward South Africa...__ In the 1980's the south africa government had continued to pursue the policy of apartheid, or separation of the races. They called in on economic sanctions, or limits on trade and investment, to pressure the south african government to end apartheid. This Policy became known as Divestiture.

__War Clouds in the Middle East...__ The Middle East had remained a threat to world peace. Saddam Hussein had rebuilt his army after the iran- iraq war then invaded neighboring Kuwait, all over oil. Immediatley President Bush sent his troops over seas to Saudi Arabia, this all led into another war.

__Fugitives in a Desert Drama...__ Many Americans had faced many unpredictable and dangerous situation, these Americans were feared for there life. Tanks rumbled through the streets as the gunfire echoed through the roadways and allies of Kuwait City. Saddam Hussein had took control of all, he had thought he was a leader.

__War in the Persian Gulf...__