Consequences of the End of Reconstruction

Hard Period 5: 1844–1877 End Of Reconstruction

During the late 1870s, as Reconstruction came to an end, various political and social forces converged to reshape the South and the nation. The Compromise of 1877 marked a significant turning point, leading to the withdrawal of federal troops from Southern states. This decision had lasting implications for the rights of African Americans and the political landscape of the South. Which of the following outcomes was a direct consequence of the end of Reconstruction and the Compromise of 1877?

The establishment of Jim Crow laws, enforcing racial segregation.

The immediate re-enfranchisement of African American voters in Southern states.

The expansion of federal economic support for Southern infrastructure projects.

The passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.

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