US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Monthly Labor Review: Earnings and Employment Trends in the 1990s [Pdf]
An article excerpt that compares earnings in the 1990's to the growth in employment. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The American Economy in the 1990s
Brief discussion of the economic changes brought about by new technologies in the 1990s.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1980 Present: Migration/immigration in the 1990s/2000s
A quick check for understanding of migration and immigration in the 1990s and 2000s.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Monthly Labor Review: Job Growth in the 1990s: A Retrospect [Pdf]
An article excerpt that documents how job growth in the 1990s helped to turn around the recession.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Changes in u.s. Agriculture From the 1950's to 1990's
Provides information in chart form comparing U.S. agriculture of the 1950's to agriculture of the 1990's.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Conservative Resurgence of the 1980s and 1990s
Given information about social issues throughout U.S. history, students will describe the causes and effects of significant societal issues.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Great Depression and the 1990s
Students frequently echo sentiments such as, "The government is too big," or "The government should make welfare mothers pay for their own needs." It seems that many citizens, high schoolers included, have begun to believe in reduced...
US Department of State
America.gov: American Life: Bridge to the 21st Century
Features a comprehensive summary of American history from the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. Focuses on presidential elections, domestic policy, economics, foreign relations, and terrorism.
Johns Hopkins University
Transatlantic: Executive Summary Moldova's Transnistrian Conflict [Pdf]
This three page PDF file provides a comprehensive, concise overview of the Transnistria-Moldova Conflict of the 1990s.
Other
National Geographic Channel: Rule the 90s
Expand your trivia knowledge, and explore the news, culture, music, television and film of the 1990s.
University of California
Roho: 1990 1992 Early 1990s Recession
A brief description of the recession at the end of George H.W. Bush's presidency, its causes, and results.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Great Depression and the 1990s
This site includes a unit about the Great Depression. Learners will create a creative writing based on Dorothea Lange's 1936 "Migrant Mother" photograph. They will also write a position paper on the United States' current welfare issue....
US Senate
Trends in Congressional Appropriations [Pdf]
Provides numerous graphs accompanied by explanations of the government spending since the 1960s. Focuses on the restraint of the 1990s but shows the steady growth in the last forty years. Link to .pdf file. Requires Adobe Reader.
Other
Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1990 1999: Fads and Fashions
This resource provides information about fads and fashions during the 1990's.
Other
Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1990 1999: Art and Architecture
Offers a brief summary of some of the trends in art and architecture during the 1990s. Many links throughout the text will take you to other sites with relevant information.
Other
Pathology Guy: Dr. Rudolf Virchow Visits the 1990's
A long document on Rudolf Virchow, founder of modern pathology. This is written in form of a dramatic monologue, but it was not actually a speech given by Dr. Virchow. Actual quotations from Dr. Virchow are in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Peru
A thorough look at Peru from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Albania
This look at Albania from the Library of Congress covers its history through the 1990's, its geography, government, social structure, economy, and national security.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Angola
Find out about the history of Angola up to the mid- 1990's from this Library of Congress site. You can also read about the geography, economy, and Angolan society on this worthwhile site.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Austria
A thorough look at Austria from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Azerbaijan
A thorough look at Azerbaijan from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Bahamas
A thorough look at the Bahamas from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Bahrain
A thorough look at Bahrain from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Bangladesh
A thorough look at Bangladesh from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.