Why were many Southerners angered by the decision to award the 1876 election to Rutherford B. Hayes following several disputes regarding the electoral votes of Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana and Oregon?
A Many Democrats in these states were prevented from voting by violence
B African Americans in these states were disenfranchised by the use of literacy tests
C Tilden, the candidate supported by much of the South, won the popular vote
D Hayes, a supporter of high tariffs, was awarded the votes of unincorporated territories
1 answer
A Many Democrats in these states were prevented from voting by violence