2 jan 1877 ano - Compromise of 1877, Election of Rutherford Hayes

Descrição:

- Came after a disputed presidential election between Hayes (R) and Tilden (D)
- Tilden won the popular vote, but neither won the electoral votes (votes in three states were in dispute)
- Hayes promised to show consideration for Southern interests, end reconstruction, aid Southern industrialization, and withdraw remaining forces from the South in order to win the election
- Left Black Americans in the South without the support of the Republican party