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Why was the election of 2008 notable?

A.

Its electoral results were widely disputed.

B.

It led to the defeat of incumbent George W. Bush.

C.

It ended with the election of the first African American president.

D.

It was the first election in which a woman secured a presidential nomination.

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Byron Velazquez

9 October, 18:44

Question 2 of 4

Why was the election of 2008 notable?

A.

Its electoral results were widely disputed.

B.

It led to the defeat of incumbent George W. Bush.

C.

It ended with the election of the first African American president.

D.

It was the first election in which a woman secured a presidential nomination.

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Danica · Answer 1

C. It ended with the election of the first African American president.

Explanation:

In the election of 2008, Barack Obama defeated John McCain in the presidential election and he became the first African American president in the United States. So, according to this, the answer is that the election of 2008 was notable because it ended with the election of the first African American president.

Question 2 of 4Why was the election of 2008 notable?A.Its electoral results were widely disputed.B.It led to the defeat of incumbent George W. Bush.C.It ended with the election of the first African American president.D.It was the first election in which a woman secured a presidential nomination.