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Facts About Barack Facts About Barack Obama’s Win…Obama’s Win…

He was the 44th president in the USA but was the first

president to be black.More people turned up to vote

at the election than ever before.

People waited over 6 hours to take part in this election to

vote.

Why was his win so important?

Importance of Voting…It shows respect by protecting the

rights we have been given.

You have control and don’t let the politicians

decide everything.

You have your say in how you want your country to

be ran.

You have a responsibility to vote as a citizen.

It shows a good example- everyone

wants to take part in country elections.

In the past women and black people weren’t

allowed to vote – shows respect for what other

people in the past have done to help their

country.

Black History in USA…