Question

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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

The election of Rutherford B. Hayes and the subsequent Compromise of 1877 effectively marked the end of Reconstruction, leading to the withdrawal of federal troops from the South. This allowed white southern politicians to regain control and implement policies that disenfranchised African Americans, leading to increased segregation and the establishment of Jim Crow laws.