Getting Started
The compromise of 1877 settled a split presidential election without resorting to constitutional law or courts. How did this split election lead to the end of reconstruction? In this investigation, you will use the interactive Data Analysis tool to analyze the factors that led to the compromise of 1877.
Building Background Knowledge
1. Why is the 2000 presidential election an example of the disputed election?
2. What method was used to resolve the disputed election of 1867?
3. What did Democrats get in the compromise of 1877?
4. What did republicans get in the compromise of 1877?
5. In which year was the greatest free-colored population?
6. How do you think the change in population affected the election of 1876?
7. Which candidate received the most southern votes?
8. What patterns do you observe in the voting results?
9. Which election had the highest voter turnout?
10. Why do you think the voter turnout rate was so high for the election of 1876?