Why was Geraldine Ferraro's participation on the 1984 Democratic presidential ticket with Mondale significant in U.S. history?
A) She was the first woman to appear on television at a major party rally.
B) She was the first woman to be mentioned in a major campaign statement.
C) She was the first woman on a major party's presidential campaign ticket.
D) She was the first woman nominated for president by a major political party.
Answer: C
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