The Compromise of 1877 Explained: US History Review

The video discusses the Compromise of 1877, also known as The Great Betrayal, which resolved the disputed 1876 presidential election. It led to the end of Reconstruction and the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, resulting in the loss of rights for African-Americans. The video covers the political context, the candidates, the electoral dispute, and the consequences of the Compromise, highlighting its impact on American history.

What was the Compromise of 1877 also known as?

• The Great Decision

• The Great Agreement

• The Great Compromise

• The Great Betrayal

Which two candidates were involved in the 1876 presidential election?

• Andrew Johnson and Thaddeus Stevens

• Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee

• Samuel Tilden and Rutherford B. Hayes

What was the main reason the three states were in question during the election?

• They were not part of the United States

• They were newly formed states

• They had no electoral votes

• They still had union forces and African-Americans voting

What was the outcome of the electoral commission's decision?

• Samuel Tilden became President

• The election was declared invalid

• Rutherford B. Hayes became President

• A new election was held

What was a major consequence of the Compromise of 1877?

• The continuation of Reconstruction

• The end of Reconstruction

• The abolition of slavery

• The start of the Civil War

Which amendment's enforcement was affected by the Compromise of 1877?

• 16th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

What did the South gain in the political agreements of the Compromise?

• Immediate industrialization

• A position in the administration

• A transcontinental railroad

• A new President