FAQ About Rutherford Hayes
What role did Rutherford B. Hayes play in the end of the Reconstruction era?
Rutherford B. Hayes played a pivotal role in ending the Reconstruction era through the Compromise of 1877, which facilitated his presidency in exchange for withdrawing federal troops from the South. This withdrawal marked the conclusion of Reconstruction, allowing Southern states to govern without federal intervention, often leading to the disenfranchisement and marginalization of African Americans.
