Obama Victory Speech

What does Barack Obama reference as proof that America is a place where all things are possible?

• The lines that stretched around schools and churches

• The number of votes he received

• The speeches of past presidents

• The endorsements from celebrities

Who does Obama mention as having contributed to the victory?

• Politicians and celebrities

• Only young people

• People of all ages, backgrounds, and political affiliations

• Only his campaign staff

What does Obama say about the collection of states in America?

• They are a collection of red states and blue states

• They are independent of each other

• They are divided by political beliefs

• They are united as the United States of America

According to Obama, what has not perished from the Earth?

• The division between states

• The power of the wealthy

• The influence of foreign nations

• A government of the people, by the people, and for the people

What challenges does Obama mention will be faced?

• Two wars, a planet in peril, and the worst financial crisis in a century

• Improving the education system

• Solving all of America's problems in his term

• Reducing unemployment rates

What does Obama promise regarding the decisions and policies he will make?

• To be honest and listen, especially when there is disagreement

• To ignore public opinion

• To solve every problem

• To only follow the advice of his party

How does Obama describe the way America has been remade in the past?

• Through technological advancements

• Block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand

• Through the efforts of politicians alone

• By following the examples of other countries

What does Obama say is necessary for change to happen?

• More government intervention

• Stricter laws

• A new spirit of service and sacrifice

• Higher taxes

What does Obama acknowledge about the road ahead?

• It will be easy and quick

• It does not exist

• It will be long and the climb will be steep

• It has already been completed

What does Obama say about the campaign's beginnings?

• It was solely an online campaign

• It was hatched in the halls of Washington

• It started with a lot of money and endorsements

• It began in the backyards of Des Moines and living rooms of Concord