After the Civil War, what position did Smalls win election to?
Mayor of Beaufort
South Carolina Legislature
Governor of South Carolina
President
Answer
After the Civil War, Smalls won election to the South Carolina Legislature, becoming the first African-American to serve in that body. He was also a member of the Republican Party and a strong advocate for the rights of African Americans.
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