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In reply to the discussion: The South was not sufficiently punished after the war [View all]roamer65
(36,745 posts)Hayes versus Tilden. Hayes finally secured the office of President by agreeing to end Reconstruction.
It was called the Compromise of 1877, aka the "Corrupt Bargain". Racist southern democrats called "Redeemers" got Hayes to end Reconstruction, in exchange for the Presidency over Tilden, by basically let them revert back to their old system...minus actual slavery.
The Democratic Party of 1876 was not at all like the party we know today. In many ways, the 2 major parties have now actually reversed roles.
It was also another disputed election where Florida threw a monkey wrench into the Electoral College.
Hmmm...doesn't that sound familiar?????
So, this one election basically set back the attempts to change the South for nearly 100 years.