Question

What made Barack Obama's election to the presidency in 2008 historically significant? (2 points)

Obama chose a female vice-presidential candidate

Obama offered an innovative solution to the Great Recession.

Obama was the nation's first African-American presiden

Obama was the first president to ask for "hope and change."

Answer 1

1. Obama was the nation's first African-American president, breaking racial barriers and symbolizing progress in terms of diversity and representation in American politics.

2. Obama's election represented a historic shift in American politics, as he campaigned on a message of hope and change that resonated with many Americans seeking a new direction after years of political divisiveness and economic challenges.