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What happened during the 2010 midterm elections? Did it change the Obama administration and policies? The 2010 midterms elections occurred halfway through Obama’s first term. As expected, the 2010 midterm elections went poorly for Democrats. Read more about the 2010 midterm elections and what it meant for the Obama presidency.
What’s a cap and trade system? How was a cap and trade system implemented during the Obama administration? The cap and trade system was implemented by the Obama administration in an effort to cut back on carbon emissions. If companies went over a certain amount of emissions (caps), they were taxed. If they were under, they earned credits. Read more about the cap and trade system for environmental protections.
What was Operation Neptune Spear? What did President Obama have to do with this military operation? Operation Neptune Spear was the military operation by Navy SEALs to capture Osama bin Laden. This was a top priority for President Obama, and bin Laden was killed in action. Read more about Operation Neptune Spear below.
Where did Barack Obama go to college? How did his time at Occidental College shape his worldview? Barack Obama attended Occidental College in Los Angeles beginning in 1979. At Occidental, Obama became more interested in literature and politics, and began forming his political beliefs. Read more about Barack Obama, Occidental College, and his experiences there.
What was President Obama’s relationship with Russia like? Did Obama and Putin get along? For President Obama, Russia posed a unique challenge. Historically, the relationship between the U.S. and Russia was incredibly important. Obama’s presidency would be no different. Read more about President Obama and Russia, and what relations were like during his administration.
What was Barack Obama’s past political experience? When did he first run for office? Barack Obama’s past political experience began when he ran for the Illinois State Senate. His time in the state senate taught him valuable political lessons. Read more about Barack Obama’s past political experience in the Illinois State Senate.
What did Obama think about Afghanistan? Did Obama make an effort to pull troops out of Afghanistan? Obama believed that the country made a mistake entering in a war in Iraq. Instead, he wanted to redirect resources to Afghanistan. Read more about Obama, Afghanistan, and his policies.
What is the history of fast food? How did fast food become a part of our daily lives? The history of fast food shows how defining fast food is as a culture. From early beginnings in Southern California, fast food grew exponentially. Read more about the history of fast food below.
What is the Tea Party? How did the movement start and how did it grow? The Tea Party movement started as a backlash to President Obama’s liberal policies, particularly the healthcare reform bill. As the Tea Party gained steam, it became acceptable in other Republican circles. Read more about the Tea Party and how it started.
What happened with Hurricane Katrina and Obama? How did the government’s response inspire Obama to run for President? Hurricane Katrina and Obama have an interesting connection. Obama, a Senator at the time, was so disgusted by the government’s response to Katrina that he was determined to do something to make change. Read more about Hurricane Katrina and Obama, and how it inspired him to run for President.