USA HISTORY

CONTEMPORARY AMERICA (1992 2013)

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

[SOURCES]
Which of the following best fits the central idea of “The Working Man”?

(A) Obama is running for president.

(B) ** Obama will fight to help the working man.

(C) Obama will work hard.

(D) Obama will take us in a new direction.

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: -“Yes, we can” is a popular repetition in President Obama’s speeches. This phrase shows his political power and strong authority to address the weakened era of the US to inspire and motivate citizens towards progress and prosperity.

Concept note-3: -Obama signed many landmark bills into law during his first two years in office. The main reforms include: the Affordable Care Act, sometimes referred to as “the ACA” or “Obamacare", the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010.

Concept note-4: -Obama addressed the subjects of racial tensions, white privilege, and racial inequality in the United States, discussing black “anger, ” white “resentment, ” and other issues as he sought to explain and contextualize Wright’s controversial comments.