Consequences of the End of Reconstruction

At the end of Reconstruction in the United States, several political and social changes occurred that affected the post-war South significantly. One of the most important events marking the end of Reconstruction was the Compromise of 1877. This agreement resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from Southern states, which had been a key factor in maintaining order and protecting the rights of newly freed African Americans. What consequence did this withdrawal have on the political landscape of the South?