A female candidate (Sarah Palin) was running for vice president, but this was not the first time, for example Geraldine Ferraro run for vice president in 1984.
It was significant because It marks the first time a major political party has nominated an African American for its presidential candidate. This candidate also later won and is today's president!
Answer: C. Booth supported the Confederacy
The restoration of Chinese rule, the voyages of Zheng he, and the reintroduction of civil service examinations are all associated with the rise of nationalism, among other things.