What made Barack Obama's election to the presidency in 2008 historically significant? (2 points)
Obama chose a female vice-presidential candidate
Obama offered an innovative solution to the Great Recession.
Obama was the nation's first African-American presiden
Obama was the first president to ask for "hope and change."
1. Obama was the nation's first African-American president, breaking racial barriers and symbolizing progress in terms of diversity and representation in American politics.
2. Obama's election represented a historic shift in American politics, as he campaigned on a message of hope and change that resonated with many Americans seeking a new direction after years of political divisiveness and economic challenges.