USA HISTORY

CONTEMPORARY AMERICA (1992 2013)

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

[SOURCES]
What is the central idea of the entire article?

(A) Barack Obama’s childhood was difficult without his father.

(B) Barack Obama was properly educated to be President.

(C) ** The many steps of Barack Obama life prepared him to serve as the President of the US during a difficult time.

(D) Barack Obama is a pioneer in the American Political System

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Obama addressed the subjects of racial tensions, white privilege, and race and inequality in the United States, discussing black “anger", white “resentment", and other issues as he sought to explain and contextualize Wright’s controversial comments.

Concept note-2: -During this special address, the president spoke directly to the nation’s children and youth about persisting and succeeding in school. The president challenged students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning. Read transcript of the President’s remarks and see the video.

Concept note-3: -The central Idea of this speech is to let the children/ students of America know that they are responsible for their education.

Concept note-4: -The Obama Foundation serves as a hub for global change. It’s a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation established in 2014 to carry on President and Mrs. Obama’s lifelong goals to empower active citizens, build stronger communities, and create lasting change at the local, national, and global level.