Question

Why was the 2008 election a historic event?

Check all of the boxes that apply.

The election featured a nomination battle between a woman and an African American man.

An African American leader was nominated by a major party.

Very few voters participated in the election.

An African American leader was elected president for the first time.

The election was the largest victory ever by a Democratic candidate.

Answer 1

Check the following:

- The election featured a nomination battle between a woman and an African American man. ✔
(Hillary Clinton vs. Barack Obama in the Democratic primaries.)

- An African American leader was nominated by a major party. ✔
(Barack Obama was the Democratic nominee.)

- Very few voters participated in the election. ✖
(Turnout was relatively high compared with recent elections.)

- An African American leader was elected president for the first time. ✔
(Barack Obama won the presidency.)

- The election was the largest victory ever by a Democratic candidate. ✖
(Obama won comfortably but not by the largest margin in Democratic history.)