USA HISTORY

CONTEMPORARY AMERICA (1992 2013)

BILL CLINTON

[SOURCES]
What is considered to be Clinton’s biggest achievement?

(A) War in Bosnia

(B) NAFTA

(C) ** a balanced budget

(D) impeachment

(E) no answer

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Between 1998-2000, the national debt was reduced by $363 billion-the largest three-year debt pay-down in American history.

Concept note-2: -Clinton took office towards the end of a recession. His administration’s plans for fixing the economy included limiting spending and cutting the budget to reduce the nation’s $60 billion deficit, keeping interest rates low to encourage private investment, and eliminating protectionist tariffs.