Question

the compromise of 1877 marks the official end of reconstruction. what aspect of the compromise was the beginning of a period of violence and discrimination against african americans?
○ the repeal of the 14th amendment
○ the withdrawal of federal troops and protections
○ the election of ulysses grant as president
○ the reversal of the plessy v. ferguson decision

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• The 14th Amendment was not repealed by the Compromise of 1877, so the first option is incorrect.
• The Compromise of 1877 involved the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, which removed protections for African Americans, leading to violence and discrimination. This matches the context.
• Ulysses Grant was not elected president as a result of the Compromise of 1877 (Rutherford B. Hayes was), so the third option is wrong.
• The Plessy v. Ferguson decision happened after 1877 and was not reversed by the Compromise, so the fourth option is incorrect.

Answer:

B. the withdrawal of federal troops and protections