How was the election of 2008 important?

a. it marks the first time a 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 a 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.

The correct answer is B.

The 2008 election is historic for many reasons. The most important ones are:

1. The African American candidate Barack Obama was nominated for a presidential candidate by a major political party. He became the first African American to be elected and re-elected President of the United States.

2. Joe Biden became the first Roman Catholic to serve as the Vice President.

3. The turnout for this election was the highest since 1908.

4. There was a record voter turnout among the African Americans and Hispanics.

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