If you could speak to the African Americans who became congressmen after the Civil War, what would you say to them and why? In your opinion what was their impact on the United States?

Explanation:

I would say this:

It is incredible that through your state of alienation, you proceeded to follow your wantings in life. You as an apparent "unneeded member of society" to most, are no different from the rest of us. You are a human, and that is all that matters. You've impacted the Americas greatly and I thank you for that.

The African American congressmen at that time showed us that now in the present, no matter if you are looked significantly down upon, you can work your way up to the top of the government hierarchy.