Question

Hiram Revels' election to the U.S. Senate marked a turning point because-(8.9B) *

O
it marked the Democratic Party's rise to power in the South
O
it began a movement to secure civil rights for racial minorities
O
it started a period in which African Americans held political power
it initiated a period in which the federal government had more power than state
governments
.

Answer 1

it started a period in which African Americans held political power

Step-by-step explanation:

Hiram Rhodes Revels was born on September 27, 1827 and was a minister. In 1870,he became the first African-American United States senator and represented the state of Mississippi.

He was known for his well-crafted speeches and diplomatic approach in the Congress. He stood for civil rights and this was evident in the issues he brought up as a Senator. This included the integration of schools and equal opportunities for black workers.

He pushed for a moderate view on the restoration of Confederate citizenship.He also argued for the immediate restoration of citizenship to former Confederates together with the secure enfranchisement, education and employment eligibility of African Americans in the Country.