Question

why did whites in the south feel as if they had won the election of 1876 even though the new president was a republican?

they chose the vice president.
there were no longer any african americans in politics.
federal laws were changed to limit black voting rights.
the democrats were able to control the southern states.

Explanation:

Analyze the Compromise of 1877

The disputed presidential election of 1876 between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel J. Tilden was resolved by the Compromise of 1877. In exchange for Hayes receiving the presidency, Republicans agreed to withdraw the remaining federal troops from the South.

Determine the political outcome for Southern whites

The withdrawal of federal troops marked the end of Reconstruction, allowing Southern white Democrats (often called "Redeemers") to regain complete political control over the southern state governments.

Evaluate the given options

• "They chose the vice president": Incorrect; this was not the key concession.
• "There were no longer any African Americans in politics": Incorrect; while black political power was severely curtailed, this was a gradual process rather than an immediate, formal outcome of the election.
• "Federal laws were changed to limit black voting rights": Incorrect; voting restrictions (like poll taxes and literacy tests) were enacted later at the state level, not through changes to federal law in 1876.
• "The Democrats were able to control the southern states": Correct; the removal of federal troops allowed Southern Democrats to reclaim unchecked control of state governments.

Answer:

• They chose the vice president.
• There were no longer any African Americans in politics.
• Federal laws were changed to limit black voting rights.
• The Democrats were able to control the southern states. (Correct answer)