Question

multiple-choice question
what issue was going on in the united states heading up to the 1876 election?
a large earthquake had just occurred
there was an economic depression
we were at war
there was a widespread pandemic
rewatch

Explanation:

The 1876 U.S. election took place during the Long Depression, which began in 1873 and lasted into the 1890s. No major earthquake, active large-scale war, or widespread pandemic was a defining issue in the U.S. leading up to this election.

Answer:

B. There was an economic depression