#8 End of Reconstruction

End of Reconstruction

The period marking the conclusion of the Reconstruction era, post Civil War, characterized by the withdrawal of federal troops and the rise of Southern Democrats.

Compromise of 1877

An agreement that resolved the disputed 1876 presidential election, resulting in Rutherford B. Hayes becoming president and the withdrawal of federal troops from the South.

Radical Republicans

A faction of the Republican Party during the Reconstruction era that advocated for the rights of African Americans and strict policies towards the Southern states.

Freedmen's Bureau

A federal agency established in 1865 to help freed slaves transition to freedom, providing education and aid.

Redeemers

Southern Democrats who sought to regain control of Southern state governments after Reconstruction and restore the pre-Civil War social order.

Sharecropping

An agricultural system where tenants (often former slaves) worked land owned by someone else in exchange for a share of the crops, often leading to a cycle of debt and poverty.

Election of 1876

A contentious presidential election that resulted in allegations of vote miscounting and ultimately led to the Compromise of 1877.

KKK (Ku Klux Klan)

A white supremacist group that used terror and violence against African Americans and their allies during and after Reconstruction.

Legacy of Racism

The continued prevalence of racist attitudes and prejudices in society, particularly in the South, following the end of Reconstruction.

Northern Interest

The shifted focus of the Northern states towards economic issues and recession during the late 19th century, reducing their commitment to Southern Reconstruction efforts.