Question

1. what effect did the panic of 1873 have on northerners opinions of reconstruction?

they began to blame reconstruction for the nations economic problems.
they felt it was even more important to protect african americans economic opportunities.
they felt that reconstruction efforts needed to be strengthened.

Explanation:

The Panic of 1873 was a severe economic depression. Northerners, facing economic hardships, started to associate the nation's economic problems with Reconstruction efforts, as they sought scapegoats and shifted focus from Reconstruction's social goals (like protecting African Americans' opportunities or strengthening Reconstruction) to economic concerns. The first option aligns with this historical context, while the other two options suggest continued or increased support for Reconstruction - related social/economic goals for African Americans, which is inconsistent with the shift in Northern priorities during the economic crisis.

Answer:

A. They began to blame Reconstruction for the nation's economic problems.