Reconstruction Era Flashcard

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What was the role of the Union Pacific Railroad company in the Crédit Mobilier scandal?

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It was used to build a transcontinental railroad

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How many electoral votes were in dispute during the 1876 election?

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20

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What was the outcome of the special electoral commission's decision?

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Hayes was awarded the presidency

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What was the composition of the special electoral commission created by Congress? Options: 10 senators, 10 representatives, 10 justices; 5 senators, 5 representatives, 5 justices; 7 senators, 7 representatives, 7 justices; 3 senators, 3 representatives, 3 justices

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5 senators, 5 representatives, 5 justices

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What was the Compromise of 1877?

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An agreement to support Hayes in exchange for certain concessions.

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Which party controlled the Senate during the 1876 election dispute?

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Republicans

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What was included in the commitment to internal improvements?

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Federal aid for the Texas and Pacific Railway.

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

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It ended Reconstruction.