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After the election of 1876, federal troops were removed from the South. Rutherford Hayes became president. The South was now controlled by Democratic Redeemers who disenfranchised black voters.
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∙ 6y agoRutherford Hayes won the 1876 presidential election defeating Samuel Tilden. In the 1876 presidential election Rutherford Hayes received 185 electoral votes and Samuel Tilden received 184 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Tilden 4,288,546 and Hayes 4,034,311. The electoral votes of 4 States were disputed. Congress referred the matter to the Electoral Commission which gave the decision to Rutherford B. Hayes.
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∙ 6y agoRutherford Hayes won the 1876 presidential election defeating Samuel Tilden. In the 1876 presidential election Rutherford Hayes received 185 electoral votes and Samuel Tilden received 184 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Tilden 4,288,546 and Hayes 4,034,311. The electoral votes of 4 States were disputed. Congress referred the matter to the Electoral Commission which gave the decision to Rutherford B. Hayes.
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Which president won a presidential election by one vote?
Hayes in 1876.
His election marked the end of Reconstruction?
The president's election that marked the end of Reconstruction was Rutherford Hayes. It was during the Presidential Election of 1876.
Democratic candidate for president in 1876 who won the popular vote but lost the election?
Samuel Tilden
Who became president in 1876?
This depends on the country/organization. See related questions.US: Ulysses S. Grant.Ulysses Grant was the 18th President of the United States from March 4, 1869 to March 4, 1877.In 1876, Grant was finishing out the last year of his second term. 1876 was a presidential election year and in a very close election which not settled until well into 1877, Rutherford Birchard Hayes was declared the winner.Rutherford B. Hayes was the president in 1876, he lost the Popular votes but won the Electoral votes, which is what is needed to become the president. There are many sites that show the election votes, but here is a link that will show you and and explain who was the president and why he was elected and also a little bit of history. Hope this helps. www linkbucks.com/AqFcs
Why is Rutherford B. Hayes famous?
The Disputed Election of 1876. The only president elected by congressional Comission.
What happened in the election of?
There was no election that year. The election was in 1876.
When did Rutherford Hayes lose the election?
In 1872, Hayes lost his run for a seat in Congress. In 1876 he was elected President.
Who was elected president in 1874?
1874 was not an election year for Presidents. Presidents were elected in 1876 (Hayes) and 1880 (Garfield).
Where did the close election of 1876 make necessary?
An agreement in Congress so that President Hayes could take office
What did the close election of 1876 make necessary?
An agreement in Congress so that President Hayes could take office
Who was the VP in the election of 1876?
Republican Party candidate Rutherford Hayes won the 1876 presidential election defeating Democratic Party candidate Samuel Tilden. William Wheeler, Rutherford Hayes' running mate, was elected vice president.
What year did Samuel J Tilden run for president?
1876 was the year that Tilden lost to Hayes in a very close and disputed election.
