USA HISTORY

CONTEMPORARY AMERICA (1992 2013)

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

[SOURCES]
Obama wanted to help people living in low-income areas because ____

(A) he was a nice guy

(B) it would be an easy job

(C) ** he wanted people to have better lives

(D) there were plenty of people living in low-income areas to help

(E) None

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -In February 2009, Obama enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the pace of economic contraction and job loss immediately decelerated. As the stimulus ramped up, sustained economic growth took hold in mid-2009, and job growth resumed early in 2010-with 3.5 million jobs added since February 2010.

Concept note-2: -Established the first-ever national carbon pollution standards for power plants, the largest source of carbon pollution in our country.

Concept note-3: -Founded in 2014, the mission of The Barack Obama Foundation is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. Its core programs and activities include leadership development, youth mentorship, fostering civic innovation, and creative problem solving in the United States and throughout the world.