In which year was Barack Obama elected as the first African American president of the United States?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 2008
- Step 1: Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 4, 2008. Answer: 2008. Why not the others: None of these fit: 1996; 2000; 2016.
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