End of Reconstruction Events

Easy Period 5: 1844–1877 End Of Reconstruction

The period of Reconstruction following the American Civil War was marked by significant political and social changes, particularly regarding race relations.

As federal troops withdrew from the South and the Reconstruction Acts came to an end, various Southern states enacted laws that enforced racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. This period saw the rise of organizations that resisted these changes and worked to re-establish white supremacy.

Which of the following events or developments is most directly associated with the end of the Reconstruction era?

The passing of the 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship to African Americans.

The establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau to assist freed slaves.

The Compromise of 1877, which resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South.

The adoption of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 to protect the rights of African Americans.

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