Question

The 1873 depression strengthened the North’s resolve to ensure the success of Reconstruction since the depression really hurt the South’s farmers, highlighting the need for reform in the region. true/false

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

During the 1870s many situations helped to end the Reconstruction. There were corruption cases in the South’s Republican government and many civil rights leaders died which helped the Democrats to win control of the House of Representatives. By 1872 many believed that the Reconstruction had reached its objectives and it should end. But when the economic depression of 1873 occurred, the Republican Party got even weaker and Democrats were able to end Reconstruction to an end. The Republicans were not able to solve many problems in the Southern states such as business failures, unemployment, and racial tensions.