Compromise of 1877 and Its Effects

The video discusses the Compromise of 1877, a pivotal moment in U.S. history that resolved the disputed 1876 presidential election. It led to the withdrawal of Union troops from the South, effectively ending Reconstruction and paving the way for the Jim Crow era. The compromise is seen as a betrayal of African-American rights, as it halted federal enforcement of the 14th and 15th Amendments. The video also highlights the political climate of the time, the candidates involved, and the electoral commission's role in the resolution.

What was the Compromise of 1877 also known as?

• The Great Decision

• The Great Compromise

• The Great Betrayal

• The Great Agreement

Which political party did Samuel Tilden represent in the 1876 election?

• Democrat

• Independent

• Libertarian

• Republican

What was Rutherford B. Hayes' primary interest as a Republican candidate?

• Education

• Agriculture

• Industrialization

• Healthcare

Which states were in dispute during the 1876 election?

• Texas, Georgia, Alabama

• Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas

• Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina

• Virginia, North Carolina, Mississippi

What was the main outcome of the Compromise of 1877?

• Increase in federal taxes

• Withdrawal of Union troops from the South

• Establishment of new states

• Expansion of voting rights

What was the impact of the Compromise on African-American rights?

• Improved their economic status

• No impact

• Weakened their rights

• Strengthened their rights

Which amendment's enforcement was affected by the Compromise?

• 13th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

Who was appointed as Postmaster General as part of the Compromise?

• David McKenry

• Samuel Tilden

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Rutherford B. Hayes

What was one of the South's demands in the Compromise?

• Higher tariffs

• More federal troops

• Industrialization support

• Abolition of slavery

What was the result of the popular vote in the 1876 election?

• Tilden had more votes but lost

• Tilden won by a large margin

• Hayes won by a large margin

• Hayes had more votes but lost