Why Was Geraldine Ferraro's Participation on the 1984 Democratic Presidential

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.