Key Events and Figures of the 1876 Election

The video discusses the election of 1876 and the Compromise of 1877, set against the backdrop of post-Civil War Reconstruction. It highlights the political and economic challenges of the era, including the rise of the Democratic Party and the impact of the 14th Amendment. The disputed election between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden led to the Compromise of 1877, which ended Reconstruction and resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South. This compromise had significant consequences, including the imposition of Jim Crow laws and increased racial segregation.

What year did the controversial election and subsequent compromise take place?

• 1876

• 1875

• 1878

• 1877

Which organization was formed to oppose the rights of African Americans during Reconstruction?

• The Democratic Party

• The Republican Party

• The Ku Klux Klan

• The Federalists

Who was the President of the United States just before the election of 1876?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Rutherford B. Hayes

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

What was the main reason for the economic depression mentioned in the context of the 1876 election?

• Scandals and corruption

• Stock market crash

• War debts

• Overproduction

Which candidate won the popular vote in the 1876 election?

• Rutherford B. Hayes

• Samuel Tilden

• Joseph Bradley

• David Davis

Which states had disputed votes in the 1876 election?

• Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri

• Ohio, New York, Virginia

• Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina

• Texas, California, Michigan

What role did the Supreme Court play in the election of 1876?

• Counted the votes

• Provided legal advice

• Formed part of the election commission

• None

Who replaced the independent Justice David Davis on the election commission?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Rutherford B. Hayes

• Samuel Tilden

• Joseph Bradley

What was the main outcome of the Compromise of 1877?

• Extension of Reconstruction

• Strengthening of civil rights protections

• Withdrawal of federal troops from the South

• Increase in federal control

What was NOT a part of the Compromise of 1877?

• Naming a Southerner to the presidential cabinet

• Continuation of federal troops in the South

• Democrats not contesting the election results

• Protection of civil rights in Southern states