The Election of 1868 Explained

The video covers the 1868 U.S. presidential election, highlighting the political climate post-Civil War, the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, and the nomination of Ulysses S. Grant by the Republicans and Horatio Seymour by the Democrats. It discusses the platforms of both parties, focusing on Reconstruction and racial issues. The election outcome is analyzed, showing Grant's victory due to changes in Southern voting patterns.

How did the campaign strategies of Grant and Seymour differ?

What were the results of the 1868 election, and what factors contributed to Grant's victory?

What role did African American voters play in the 1868 election?