USA HISTORY

Which section’s central idea is the following, “Barack Obama’s political career from the Illinois Senate to a presidential candidate was filled with challenges.”

(A) Celebrated with a Record Crowd

(B) ** “Turn the Page”

(C) Harvard Law Review Achievement

(D) Discovering Himself and a Career Path

Concept note-1: -Obama previously served three terms in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2005.

Concept note-2: -In the redistricting following the 2000 Census, the Democrats gained control of the Illinois Senate, and Obama became more active in his legislation, which included work in areas such as health care, labor, law enforcement, campaign finance reform, welfare, and community reinvestment.

Concept note-3: -On December 11, 1995-the first filing day for nominating petitions-Obama filed his nominating petitions with over 3, 000 signatures; perennial unsuccessful candidate Ulmer D. Lynch Jr.