Historical Context
What two wars was the United States involved in before the election
Iraq and Afghanistan
The Great Recession
Who was Obama's republican opponent
John Mccain
What was obama's famous campaign slogan
"YES WE CAN"
Why was Obama’s victory historically important?
First African American president
Who was president before obama
George W. Bush
What happened to unemployment during the recession
it increased
Who was obama's vice president
JOE BIDEN
What technology helped Obama connect with younger voters
Social Media/ The internet
What AP World theme relates to elections and democracy?
Governance
Why were many americans frustrated with the government before the election
Wars and economic problems
what caused many americans to lose homes
Housing market crash
Who was John Mccain's running mate
Sarah Palin
How did Obama raise large amounts of campaign money?
Small online donations
What AP World theme relates to social media and technology?
Technology
How did the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan influence the election?
Many Americans wanted new leadership and different foreign policies.
What historical economic crisis was the great recession compared to(it rhymes)
Great Depression
Why was Obama's campaign strategy historically important
changed future political campaigns with the use of technology
How did the election reflect social change?
Greater racial representation in politics
How did the wars affect voters opinions in 2008
Many voters wanted political change and new foreign policies
Why did the recession help Obama gain support
Voters wanted economic reform and new leadership
How many electoral votes did Obama win
365
Name one way social media transformed modern elections
Faster communication, wider voter outreach, online campaigning
How did the 2008 election reflect major changes in modern society?
rise of social media
political change during economic crisis
increased voter participation
racial/social progress
technology influencing democracy