Which of the following was the most significant aspect of revels election to the senate

a/ his election showed that the us would quickly move past the civil war

b/ his election to uphold the thirteenth and fourteenth amendments which gave freed slaved citizenship and voting rights

c/ his election demonstrated the states were united in a union one more

d/ his election was the first step in opening doors for other african american political leaders

The correct answer is D. His election was the first step to open the doors to other African-American political leaders. He fervently supported racial equality and spoke to his fellow senators about the capacity of African Americans. He worked persistently for equality. He successfully defended the cause of black workers. Congressman Blaine said: the colored men who took their seats in the Senate and House of Representatives were studious, serious and ambitious men of honorable public conduct for any race.

whose power in the senate is equal to the power of the speaker of the house?