Question

5.2.5 quiz: entering politics
question 6 of 10
what did hiram rhodes revels argue for in the senate?
a. he argued that former confederates should be punished harshly.
b. he argued for land redistribution.
c. he argued that democrats should have more power.
d. he argued that whites and blacks should work together.

Explanation:

Hiram Rhodes Revels was a key figure in Reconstruction - era politics. He advocated for racial cooperation. Option A goes against his stance as he was more about unity. Option B (land redistribution) was not his main argument in the Senate. Option C (more power for Democrats) is incorrect as he was a Republican. Option D aligns with his calls for whites and blacks to collaborate.

Answer:

D. He argued that whites and blacks should work together.