Success in Winning the Presidential Election of 2008 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did the Republican Party hold its National Convention to confirm McCain as their candidate?
When did the Republican Party hold its National Convention to confirm McCain as their candidate?
1 September 2008
Who was John McCain's most significant challenger for the Republican nomination?
Who was John McCain's most significant challenger for the Republican nomination?
Mitt Romney
Which minor party candidate ran as a Libertarian in the 2008 presidential election?
Which minor party candidate ran as a Libertarian in the 2008 presidential election?
Bob Barr
What percentage of voters identified the economy as their primary concern in 2008?
What percentage of voters identified the economy as their primary concern in 2008?
60 percent
How high did unemployment climb during the 2008 economic crisis?
How high did unemployment climb during the 2008 economic crisis?
10 percent
How did Alan Greenspan describe the 2008 economic crisis?
How did Alan Greenspan describe the 2008 economic crisis?
Most severe since end of WWII
What was the title of Obama's book published in 2008?
What was the title of Obama's book published in 2008?
Change We Can Believe In
What percentage support did both Obama and McCain have in early September polls?
What percentage support did both Obama and McCain have in early September polls?
46 percent each
Why did Obama select Joe Biden as his vice-presidential candidate?
Why did Obama select Joe Biden as his vice-presidential candidate?
Experience & foreign affairs expertise
What historical significance did Sarah Palin's VP candidacy hold?
What historical significance did Sarah Palin's VP candidacy hold?
Second woman ever selected for VP