How did the election of Rutherford B. Hayes to the presidency impact African Americans in the South?

Question

How did the election of Rutherford B. Hayes to the presidency impact African Americans in the South?

Responses
A The Compromise of 1877 led to greater political freedoms of many African Americans.The Compromise of 1877 led to greater political freedoms of many African Americans.
B Hayes actively promoted segregation in the Deep South and worked to implement Jim Crow laws.Hayes actively promoted segregation in the Deep South and worked to implement Jim Crow laws.
C Hayes, a Republican, helped to promote African American politicians to high-ranking government positions.Hayes, a Republican, helped to promote African American politicians to high-ranking government positions.
D Hayes ended Reconstruction, which negatively impacted the African American community by returning power to white southern politicians.

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D) Hayes ended Reconstruction, which negatively impacted the African American community by returning power to white southern politicians.

The election of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876 and the subsequent Compromise of 1877 effectively marked the end of Reconstruction. This led to the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, resulting in the restoration of power to white Southern Democrats. Consequently, many of the advances made by African Americans during Reconstruction, such as political rights and participation, were severely undermined, leading to the establishment of segregation and disenfranchisement.