Vocabulary
This term describes laws that enforced racial segregation in the South after Reconstruction.
This event officially ended Reconstruction in 1877.
the Compromise of 1877
This Republican candidate became president after the Compromise of 1877.
Rutherford B. Hayes
Cause: Federal troops left the South
Effect: This system increased across the South
What is segregation?
This was lost by African Americans after federal troops withdrew.
Federal Protection
This word means the separation of people based on race, especially in public places.
Segregation
This election caused a major political crisis due to disputed results.
Election of 1876
This Democrat won the popular vote in the Election of 1876.
Samuel J. Tilden
Cause: The Compromise of 1877
Effect: This period officially ended
Reconstruction
This type of rights were limited after Reconstruction ended.
Civil Rights
This term means taking away a person’s right to vote.
disenfranchisement
This action was taken as part of the Compromise to settle the election dispute.
What is removing federal troops from the South
These troops were stationed in the South to protect African American rights during Reconstruction.
federal troops
Cause: Southern states passed voting restrictions
Effect: African Americans experienced this
Disenfranchisement
This lasted for nearly 100 years after Reconstruction ended.
Segregation
This group used violence and intimidation to oppose civil rights for African Americans.
Ku Klux Klan
This group created a special commission to decide the election results.
Congress
These political groups had strong disagreements during Reconstruction—one mostly Northern, one mostly Southern.
Republicans and Democrats
Cause: Loss of federal protection
Effect: This type of law became widespread
Jim Crow Laws
This shows how political deals can affect this concept related to fairness and rights.
Equality
These leaders regained power in the South after Reconstruction and limited African American rights.
Redeemers
This set of laws divided the South into military districts after the Civil War.
Reconstruction Act
This group benefited from the end of Reconstruction and regained control of Southern governments.
Democrats of Redeemers
Cause: Political deal between Democrats and Republicans
Effect: This candidate became president
Rutherford B. Hayes
This long-term movement in the 1900s worked to restore rights lost after Reconstruction.
Civil Rights Movement