Barbara Jordan has the distinction of being the __________.

A. first woman elected as lieutenant governor of Texas
B. first woman elected as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
C. only African American woman to serve in the Texas House of Representatives when she was elected in 1971
D. only African American woman serving in the Texas Senate when she was elected in 1971


Answer: D

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