Who were the candidates in the Election of 1876? Why did the Republicans challenge the results of this election? How did Congress decide the results of this election? Why were the... Who were the candidates in the Election of 1876? Why did the Republicans challenge the results of this election? How did Congress decide the results of this election? Why were the Commission’s results controversial? What compromise was struck?
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The question provides context about the post-Civil War South and presents a series of queries related to the Election of 1876, focusing on candidates, challenges, Congressional decisions, controversies, and compromises.
Answer
Candidates: Hayes (R) vs. Tilden (D). Republicans challenged disputed votes. Congress used Electoral Commission. Controversial as Hayes won despite losing popular vote. Compromise: Hayes president, end of Reconstruction.
- The candidates were Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel J. Tilden. 2. The Republicans challenged the results due to disputed electoral votes from Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina. 3. Congress decided the results by establishing an Electoral Commission. 4. The Commission's decision was controversial because it awarded all disputed votes to Hayes, who hadn't won the popular vote. 5. The Compromise of 1877 resolved the dispute by removing federal troops from the South in exchange for Hayes becoming president, ending Reconstruction.
Answer for screen readers
- The candidates were Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel J. Tilden. 2. The Republicans challenged the results due to disputed electoral votes from Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina. 3. Congress decided the results by establishing an Electoral Commission. 4. The Commission's decision was controversial because it awarded all disputed votes to Hayes, who hadn't won the popular vote. 5. The Compromise of 1877 resolved the dispute by removing federal troops from the South in exchange for Hayes becoming president, ending Reconstruction.
More Information
The election highlighted flaws in the electoral system and led to significant political negotiations, setting the stage for future election reforms.
Tips
A common mistake is not recognizing the political significance of the Compromise of 1877 as the end of Reconstruction.
Sources
- Disputed Election of 1876 | Miller Center - millercenter.org
- Compromise of 1877 ‑ Definition, Results & Significance - history.com
- United States presidential election of 1876 | Tilden vs ... - Britannica - britannica.com
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