Activity
2008 was a landmark year in presidential politics. Many aspects of the political climate energized voters, indicating a marked change from the
outgoing administration of George W. Bush.
Part A
Read this article about the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections. Use the information from the article, information from the lesson, and your
own knowledge to answer these questions:
• What was the historical significance of electing Barack Obama president in 2008?
• Was the election a signal of a changing electorate?

native american contribution: the patriots from britain learn how to hunt, fish, and introduce diversity within cultures.

african americans: indirectly introduced the idea of diversity to americans. africans coming to america because of slavery taught white americans that people come from different backgrounds and colors. it also built america's economic stability for a great period of time. 

women: make america what it is today. there are some societies that are in the world currently that do not give women the same right we give women here in the united states. because women have rights here in the united states, other countries' citizens strive to come to america, especially women, since they have equal rights in the united states. this is important because america is seen and desired by many in the world. 

children: children are our future. we learn from our elders and carry out things the same or differently learning from america's history. we continue tradition and change tradition if it is needed. 

it attempted to use force to bring democracy to certain countries.