FAQ About Rutherford Hayes
What was the Compromise of 1877 and how did it affect Rutherford B. Hayes's presidency?
The Compromise of 1877 was an informal, unwritten agreement that resolved the disputed 1876 U.S. presidential election. In exchange for the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, effectively ending Reconstruction, Rutherford B. Hayes was awarded the presidency. This compromise marked the end of federal efforts to enforce civil rights for African Americans in the southern states, affecting his presidency by constraining his ability to support Reconstruction policies.
