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3 September, 21:40

What happened to Congressman Preston Brooks after he attacked Senator Charles Sumner?

A. Brooks stayed in office despite objections and was re-elected.

B. Brooks spent the rest of his life in prison in Washington, DC.

C. Brooks resigned from office but was promptly re-elected.

D. Brooks resigned from office in disgrace and left the country.

The answer isn't (B) I only know because I have gotten it incorrect recently.

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  1. 3 September, 22:04
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    A. Brooks only ended up paying a $300 fine and continued with his job.

    (This happened on my birthday, so the subject rather interested me.)
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