Question

question 5 of 10
who was the first african american elected to a full term in the senate?
a. frederick douglass
b. jonathan clarkson gibbs
c. mifflin gibbs
d. blanche k. bruce

Explanation:

To determine the first African American elected to a full term in the Senate, we analyze the options:

• Frederick Douglass was a prominent abolitionist and orator but not elected to a full Senate term.
• Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs was involved in public service in Florida but not a Senator.
• Mifflin Gibbs had a political career but not as a Senator with a full term.
• Blanche K. Bruce was the first African American to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate, representing Mississippi.

Answer:

D. Blanche K. Bruce