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Nov. 4, 2008 | Obama Is Elected President WorksheetNov. 4, 2008 | Obama Is Elected President Worksheet
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Nov. 4, 2008 | Obama Is Elected President

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Read this interesting background information regarding the presidential election of 2008. Your class will read the provided passages and then answer four critical thinking questions that require them to consider the reading and what they know about current politics and events. 

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critical thinking, barack obama, united states presidents, historical analysis, presidential elections, elections

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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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