Assignment Details

President Obama's Farewell Speech review

Spring 2016

US History

Date Due

Jan. 17, 2017

Additional Info
You must watch President Obama's farewell speech.
In your Writer's Workshop notebook, please answer the following questions in the form of an essay.
  • Was Obama's platform consistent with the preamble of the Constitution? In what way?
  • In what way was Obama's speech similar to George Washington's?
  • How does President Obama view democracy and what was his charge (strong advice) to his fellow Americans?
  • Is the incoming president, Mr. Trump, living up to the promises of the Constitution? Explain.
  • What are your personal thoughts on President Obama's eight years in office, the things he accomplished and how he should be viewed by historians.
  • What were some of the accomplishments of First Lady Michelle Obama