Compromise of 1877 and Reconstruction

The video discusses the undoing of Reconstruction through Black Codes and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, which aimed to suppress African American rights, particularly voting. It also covers the contentious 1876 presidential election and the Compromise of 1877, which resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, effectively ending Reconstruction and reversing many of the freedoms gained by African Americans.

What were Black Codes primarily designed to do?

• Restrict the rights of newly freed African Americans

• Promote racial equality

• Encourage African Americans to vote

• Integrate schools in the South

Which amendment was supposed to guarantee citizenship for all?

• 14th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What was the original purpose of the Ku Klux Klan when it was formed?

• A social club for Confederate veterans

• A political party

• A charity group

• A religious organization

What was a major goal of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction?

• To promote education

• To support federal troops

• To prevent African Americans from voting

• To build infrastructure

Who were the presidential candidates in the 1876 election?

• Samuel Tilden and Rutherford B. Hayes

• Ulysses S. Grant and Horatio Seymour

• Andrew Johnson and John C. Breckinridge

• Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis

What was the main issue with the 1876 presidential election?

• Disputed electoral results

• A tie in the popular vote

• Lack of voter turnout

• Foreign interference

What was the Compromise of 1877 primarily about?

• Rebuilding Southern infrastructure

• Abolishing slavery

• Resolving the disputed 1876 election

• Ending the Civil War

What did Rutherford B. Hayes agree to do as part of the Compromise of 1877?

• Build new railroads

• Increase taxes

• Withdraw federal troops from the South

• Appoint a Northern vice president

What was the effect of withdrawing federal troops from the South?

• Strengthening of African American rights

• Start of the Civil War

• End of Reconstruction

• Increase in federal power

How did many view the Compromise of 1877 in relation to the Civil War?

• As a minor political event

• As a step towards equality

• As a betrayal of Union sacrifices

• As a victory for the Union