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.