FAQ About Rutherford Hayes
What were Rutherford B. Hayes's views on Reconstruction?
Rutherford B. Hayes believed in the need for national reconciliation and supported a moderate approach to Reconstruction. He withdrew federal troops from the South, effectively ending the Reconstruction era. Hayes aimed for local control over Southern affairs, seeking to provide opportunities for African Americans through education and economic initiatives, yet he faced significant opposition and limitations, leading to a rollback of some civil rights advances.
