the presidential election of 2008 was historic because

a. the campaign took place during a war.
b. the campaign took place during a recession.
c. the democratic party nominated a woman.
d. the democratic party nominated an african american

The presidential election of 2008 was historic because "the Democratic Party nominated an African American." This was the first time an African American candidate had made it this far in the US.

Explanation:

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