Question

Why was the 2008 election a historic event? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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

b)An African American leader was nominated by a major party.

c)Very few voters participated in the election.

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

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

Answer 1

A,B,D

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

a)The election featured a nomination battle between a woman and an African American man; the two were Obama and Hillary Clinton.
b)An African American leader was nominated by a major party i.e the democratic party.
d)An African American leader was elected president for the first time the president was Barack Obama, a Kenyan -American. It was a historic rare moment.