Economic, Social, or Political?
(Click on the correct category below.)
The Long Depression
Correct! The depression, which is a major downturn in the economy, changed the perspective of Northern voters. It is a classic economic reason.
Incorrect.
Persistent Southern Backlash
Correct! The racism and violent reactions of white Southerners towards African Americans are examples of social reasons because they involve the relationship between the two groups.
Incorrect.
Northern Exhaustion and New Vision
Correct! The exhaustion of Northern voters and re-orienting of the country towards the West and towards cities are examples of a group changing their priorities. They stopped caring about life in the South, which is an example of social change.
Incorrect.
Scandals of the Grant Administration
Correct! The scandals of the Grant administration are problems of the government, which is a political reason.
Incorrect.
Correct! Since the Election of 1876 and the compromise that followed, it involved the changing of government leaders and a decision made by the Congress. It is a classic political perspective.
Incorrect.