Question

question 8 of 10
what was the main cause for the end of reconstruction?

a. republicans were eager to move on to other issues.

b. democrats had gained enough power to make a change.

c. the economic crisis meant that democrats could not continue to
pay for reconstruction.

d. the military situation made it dangerous for the republicans to
continue their policies.

Explanation:

To determine the main cause for the end of Reconstruction, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Republicans' eagerness to move on to other issues is not the primary cause. The end of Reconstruction was more about political power shifts.
• Option B: By the 1870s, Democrats (especially in the South) had regained significant power, and the Compromise of 1877 (which ended Reconstruction) was a result of Democrats' increased influence and political negotiations, making this the main cause.
• Option C: There was no economic crisis specifically preventing Democrats from paying for Reconstruction. Reconstruction's end was political, not financial in this sense.
• Option D: The military situation was not a major factor; Reconstruction's end was due to political power changes, not military danger for Republicans.

Answer:

B. Democrats had gained enough power to make a change.