Question

The Compromise of 1877 essentially __________. A. spelled the end of Reconstruction and the Republican commitment to the civil rights of African Americans B. destroyed the efforts of the Redeemers and helped rebuild the southern economy C. shifted the racist political strategies from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party D. had little impact on southern blacks

Answer 1

Answer:

A. spelled the end of Reconstruction and the Republican commitment to the civil rights of African Americans

Explanation:

The Compromise of 1877 was an informal and unwritten agreement made to settle the dispute of the presidential election of 1876. It brought the Reconstruction era towards its end. It was agreed that Rutherford B. Hayes would be acknowledge as the president. This was entitled to be fulfilled only if the Republican party would meet the demands made in the compromise.