The Globalized World (1990-1999) Sequence of Events Chart
Yamileth Torres Dabdoub
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July 1, 1997
Hong Kong Handover
Modern World History
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The Globalized World (1990-1999)
December 1989 - January 1990
Invasion of Panama
December 25, 1991
Fall of the USSR
January 1, 1994
Signing of NAFTA
1991-2001
The Yugoslav Wars
January 17 - February 28, 1991
The Gulf War
October 3, 1990
German Reunification
A coalition of 35 nations, led by the U.S., intervened to liberate Kuwait after Iraq’s invasion. The conflict ended with Iraqi troops’ withdrawal and a ceasefire.
The Gulf War
January 17 - February 28, 1991
East and West Germany merged, ending the division after the Cold War. Berlin became the capital again, and this day is celebrated as German Unity Day.
German Reunification
October 3, 1990
The Soviet Union dissolved after a failed coup and independence declarations from several republics. It was replaced by the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Fall of the USSR
December 25, 1991
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico created a trade bloc, reducing trade and investment barriers.
Signing of NAFTA
January 1, 1994
Ethnic conflicts and independence wars followed the breakup of Yugoslavia. The conflicts led to severe human and economic losses, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing.
The Yugoslav Wars
1991-2001 (intensifying in the 1990s)
The United States invaded Panama to remove dictator Manuel Noriega, involved in drug trafficking. The Panama Defense Forces were dissolved, and Guillermo Endara became president.
Invasion of Panama
December 1989 - January 1990
The United Kingdom returned Hong Kong to China under the principle of "one country, two systems," guaranteeing a degree of autonomy for 50 years.