The Presidential Election of 1876

What was significant about the presidential election of 1876?

• It was one of the most contested elections in U.S. history.

• It was the first election with female candidates.

• It was the first election after the Civil War.

• It was the first election to use electronic voting machines.

Why did Ulysses S. Grant decide not to run for a third term?

• He believed he couldn't win due to economic issues and scandals.

• He was offered a better position elsewhere.

• He wanted to retire and write his memoirs.

• He was in poor health.

What was a key issue for Rutherford B. Hayes during his campaign?

• Introducing a new currency.

• Expanding the railroad system.

• Fighting corruption and protecting African-American rights.

• Building a stronger navy.

What was Samuel Tilden known for in his political career?

• Advocating for women's suffrage.

• Promoting agricultural development.

• Breaking up political corruption in New York.

• Supporting the expansion of the military.

What was the Mississippi Plan?

• A plan to increase voter turnout.

• A strategy to improve the economy in the South.

• A campaign of intimidation and violence to suppress votes.

• A proposal to build a new capital city.

What was the main disagreement between the two candidates regarding Reconstruction?

• The expansion of the railroad system.

• The establishment of new educational institutions.

• The introduction of new taxes.

• The pace of ending military protection for black rights.

How did Samuel Tilden perform in the popular vote?

• He lost by a large margin.

• He won the popular vote but lost the electoral college.

• He tied with Rutherford B. Hayes.

• He did not participate in the popular vote.

What was the outcome of the electoral vote count?

• Rutherford B. Hayes won by a landslide.

• The election was declared a tie.

• Samuel Tilden won by a landslide.

• Rutherford B. Hayes won by one electoral vote.

What was the compromise that resolved the contested election?

• The election results were nullified.

• Both parties agreed to hold a new election.

• The Republicans agreed to support Tilden in exchange for a new economic policy.

• The Democrats agreed to support Hayes in exchange for the removal of federal troops from the South.

What was the long-term impact of the compromise on the South?

• It caused an economic boom in the Southern states.

• It resulted in the South becoming a Republican stronghold.

• It led to the end of Reconstruction and the rise of Jim Crow laws.

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery.