How was the election of 2008 important? (5 points)
It marks the first time a major political party has nominated an American woman for its presidential candidate.
It marks the first time a major political party has nominated an African American for its presidential candidate.
It was the first time that a female candidate ran for vice president from a major party in the federal election.
It was the first time that an African American ran for vice president from a major party in the federal election.