Summary
They didn’t call him the Comeback Kid for nothing! Meet Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States. Follow his rise from a poor childhood in Arkansas to the highest office in the land. Discover his successes: laws designed to help the underprivileged; the revamping of America’s welfare policy; a sweeping North American trade agreement (NAFTA); and a booming economy. Analyze his failures: the defeat of healthcare reform; the military disaster in Somalia; and the Whitewater / Lewinsky scandal that led to his impeachment. Press "play" to learn all about the triumphs and tribulations of the nation's 42nd President!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Bill Clinton:
- What is one new thing you learned about bill clinton?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining bill clinton.
- Draw or give one example of your own.