Change Comes to America

Nellie Gonzalez Cutler

By early evening on Election Day, thousands of Barack Obama's supporters had
gathered in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. They were there to celebrate a
historic event. The crowd cheered each time newscasters announced that the
Democratic senator from Illinois won a state. At 10 p.m. in Chicago, it was clear
that Obama, 47, could claim victory. He was elected the 44th President of the
United States. He is the first African American to win the nation's highest
office.

"Yes, we can! Yes, we can! O-bam-a!-O-bam-a!" chanted Obama's jubilant
supporters. The celebration spread to cities across the country. "If there is
anyone who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible,"
Obama declared in his victory speech, "tonight is your answer."

Obama took an early lead against his Republican opponent, John McCain. Obama
quickly racked up wins in the East and Midwest, including Pennsylvania and Ohio.
The two states have a significant number of electoral votes. Obama needed 270
electoral votes to win. By Thursday, he had 364 electoral votes to McCain's 162.

Time For Kids November 14, 2008 Vol. #14 Iss. #10

Click on the circle in front of the correct detail.

        Where did supporters gather in Chicago?
                         a) Central Park
                         b) Grant Park
                         c) Franklin Park
                         d) Breitbeck Park

        How old was Barack Obama when he was elected President?
                         a) 42
                         b) 47
                         c) 57
                         d) 40

         What state is Barack Obama from?
                        a) Illinois
                         b) Indiana
                         c) Iowa
                         d) Ohio

       How many electoral votes are needed to win the election?
                          a) 275
                          b) 290
                        c) 270
                          d) 170

         Who was Barack Obama's opponent in the election?
                          a) Joe Biden
                          b) John McCain
                          c) John Adams
                          d) George Bush

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