What was special about Shirley Chisholm being elected to Congress?

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Paraphin [41]3 years ago

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Answer:

A.) She was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress

Explanation:

Her campaign slogan was "Unbought and unbossed". In the June 18, 1968, Democratic primary, Chisholm defeated two other Black opponents, State Senator William S. Chisholm thereby became the first black woman elected to Congress, and was the only woman in the freshman class that year.

Colt1911 [192]3 years ago

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She was the first African American woman to be elected to congress

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