Hiram Rhodes Revels: His Life and Impact

The video features Julia Anderson hosting a show for Black History Month, where Dr. Madison Collison discusses the life and achievements of Hiram Revels, the first African-American politician. Revels' early life, education, ministry, and contributions during the Civil War are highlighted. His political career, including his election to the Mississippi State Senate and efforts for equality, are discussed. The video concludes with a reflection on Revels' legacy and his potential views on having an African-American president.

Who is the first African-American politician discussed in the show?

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Booker T. Washington

• Hiram Rhodes Revels

• Frederick Douglass

Where did Hiram Rhodes Revels receive his early education?

• In Europe

• In the South

• In Africa

• In the North

What was one of the challenges Revels faced as a minister?

• Financial difficulties

• Opposition for preaching to African-Americans

• Lack of congregation

• Language barriers

What role did Revels play during the Civil War?

• He was a politician advocating for peace

• He was a spy for the Union

• He was a chaplain who helped organize Union regiments

• He was a soldier in the Confederate army

What position did Revels hold in Mississippi after the Civil War?

• Supreme Court Judge

• Governor

• Mayor

• Alderman and State Senator

What rights did Revels vote to restore to Confederate soldiers?

• The right to vote and hold public office

• The right to bear arms

• The right to free education

• The right to own land

What was one of Revels' main goals during his time as a senator?

• To abolish slavery

• To increase taxes

• To promote school segregation

• To fight for equality in education and employment

What position did Revels take after retiring from the Senate?

• President of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College

• Governor of Mississippi

• Mayor of Natchez

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What is the modern name of the college where Revels served as president?

• Mississippi State University

• Alcorn State University

• University of Mississippi

• Jackson State University

How might Revels have felt about having an African-American president?

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Uninterested

• Proud and seeing similarities with President Obama