How was the election of 2008 important?
A) It marks the first time major political party has nominated an American woman for its presidential candidate.
B) It marks the first time
a major political party has nominated an African American for its presidential candidate.
C) It was the first time that female candidate ran for vice president from a major party in the federal election.
D) It was the first time that an African American ran for vice president from a major party in the federal election.