Question

multiple-choice question
what does rutherford b. hayes need from the southern states in order to get elected & what does he promise them in return?
popular votes / end
reconstruction but union troops remain in the south.

electoral votes / his support in
whatever legislation the southern democrats wish to pass.

electoral votes / end
reconstruction and withdraw the union troops.

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the 1876 election and the Compromise of 1877. Rutherford B. Hayes needed electoral votes from Southern states. In return, he promised to end Reconstruction and withdraw Union troops from the South. Let's analyze each option:

• First option: Union troops remaining is incorrect; Hayes agreed to withdraw them. Also, the need was electoral votes (not just popular votes in the context of the election's resolution).
• Second option: Promising support for any Southern Democrat legislation is incorrect. The key promise was ending Reconstruction and troop withdrawal.
• Third option: Matches the historical context—Hayes needed electoral votes and promised to end Reconstruction and withdraw Union troops.

Answer:

C. Electoral votes / end Reconstruction and withdraw the Union troops. (Note: Assuming the third option is labeled C; if the original options had labels like A, B, C, this is the correct one based on history.)