Compromise of 1877

what were the fear after the 1876 election confusion?

entire post civil war settlement might unravel

what did Congress create to decide who won the presidency?

special electoral commission

what did this commission consist of + who won the presidency?

7 Republicans, 7 Democrats, 1 independent but resigned and replaced by a Republican. Presidency awarded to Hayes

why were the Democrats not fussed over Tilden not becoming president?

Hayes was willing to negotiate as long as they accepted him as president

what was the Compromise of 1877?

removal of all federal troops in the South

what act did the Compromise of 1877 take strength out of?

Enforcement Acts

what was the ‘Solid South’?

the dominance of the Democratic party over state and federal elections