Crash Course US History #44 1. Why does John claim George H. W. Bush had the best resumé of any president ever?

2. Who was the leading contender for the Democratic primary? Who ended up becoming the nominee and why was his campaign flawed?

3. What does John claim is perhaps the most important thing that happened during the 1988 presidential election?

4. Why didn’t the United States support Iraqi efforts to topple the Saddam Hussein regime?

5. Despite his 89% approval rating following the Gulf War, why was Bush’s reelection campaign perhaps doomed?

6. What events led to the riots of Los Angeles?

7. Describe the economic struggle America faced under Bush’s presidency.

8. What was George H. W. Bush’s response to the bleak economic outlook?