2008 Presidential Election and Key Events

The video covers US History Standard 23, focusing on political, economic, and technological changes during the Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and Obama administrations. It discusses the collapse of the Soviet Union, Clinton's impeachment, the 9/11 attacks, and the War on Terror. Economic policies like Reaganomics and technological advancements such as the internet and social media are examined. The historic 2008 presidential election, where Barack Obama became the first African American president, is also highlighted.

What significant event marked the end of the Cold War?

• The election of Barack Obama

• The September 11 attacks

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The impeachment of President Clinton

Which president was impeached due to charges of perjury and obstruction of justice?

• Bill Clinton

• George H. W. Bush

• Ronald Reagan

• George W. Bush

What was the primary focus of Reaganomics?

• Increasing social programs

• Reducing taxes and deregulating the economy

• Expanding military spending

• Promoting environmental policies

Which technological advancement allowed people to communicate instantly by the 1990s?

• The microchip

• Social media

• The internet

• The personal computer

What was the primary use of the first modern computer developed in 1946?

• Developing video games

• Creating digital art

• Managing financial transactions

• Calculating artillery ranges and atomic bomb computations

Which social media platform is NOT mentioned in the transcript?

• Twitter

• Snapchat

• Facebook

• Instagram

Who became the first African American to be nominated for president by a major party?

• Hillary Clinton

• John McCain

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

What was a significant cultural milestone achieved by Hillary Clinton in the 2008 election?

• First woman to win a major party's presidential primary

• First woman to become Vice President

• First woman to be elected President

• First woman to serve in the Senate

What major issue did both candidates address during the 2008 presidential election?

• The economy

• Climate change

• Education reform

• Space exploration

What was the economic condition during the 2008 presidential election?

• Stable growth

• Great Recession

• Economic boom

• Deflation