The Compromise of 1877 Explained: US History Review
Summary
TLDRThe video script delves into the Compromise of 1877, a pivotal moment in American history that ended Reconstruction and led to the disenfranchisement of African-Americans for decades. It discusses the contested 1876 presidential election between Samuel Tilden and Rutherford B. Hayes, with a focus on the electoral commission's decision, which awarded Hayes the presidency. The compromise involved removing Union troops from the South, effectively ending federal enforcement of African-American rights, and is referred to as the 'Great Betrayal' due to its significant impact on civil liberties.
Takeaways
- 📜 The Compromise of 1877, also known as the great betrayal, was a pivotal event that led to the end of Reconstruction and had significant implications for African-American rights.
- 🗳️ The presidential election of 1876 was contested, with Rutherford B. Hayes (Republican) and Samuel J. Tilden (Democrat) as the main candidates, resulting in a very close Electoral College vote.
- 🏺 Tilden, a New York Democrat, supported limited federal government intervention and was critical of Lincoln's perceived central government tyranny, aligning with states' rights.
- 🏭 Hayes, from Ohio, was a Republican interested in industrialization, tariffs, and big business, not necessarily a champion of civil rights amendments.
- 🤝 The Electoral Commission, composed of more Republicans than Democrats, was set up to decide the outcome of the election in three disputed Southern states.
- 🚩 The Compromise of 1877 involved an unofficial deal that resulted in Hayes winning all three disputed states, thus securing his presidency.
- 🏋️♂️ One of the conditions of the compromise was the removal of Union troops from the South, effectively ending Reconstruction and federal enforcement of African-American rights.
- 🚫 The compromise marked the beginning of the Jim Crow era, where African-Americans lost many of the civil liberties they had been fighting for.
- 🤝 The South gained some concessions as part of the deal, including a Southerner in Hayes' administration and funding for industrial projects, although some promises were not fulfilled.
- 🗳️ Despite Tilden winning the popular vote by 300,000 votes, the Electoral College vote determined the presidency, highlighting the importance of the Electoral College in U.S. elections.
Q & A
What is the Compromise of 1877?
-The Compromise of 1877 was an informal agreement that ended the disputed U.S. presidential election of 1876. It led to Rutherford B. Hayes becoming president in exchange for the removal of Union troops from the South, effectively ending Reconstruction.
Why is the Compromise of 1877 referred to as 'The Great Betrayal'?
-It is called 'The Great Betrayal' because it resulted in the removal of federal protection for African Americans in the South, leading to the rise of Jim Crow laws and widespread disenfranchisement, essentially undoing the gains made during Reconstruction.
Who were the two main candidates in the 1876 presidential election?
-The two main candidates were Rutherford B. Hayes, a Republican from Ohio, and Samuel Tilden, a Democrat from New York.
What was the key issue with the election results in 1876?
-The election results were contested because three Southern states (Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina) had unclear results. These states still had Union troops stationed there, and both candidates claimed victory in those states.
What role did African American voters play in the 1876 election?
-African American voters played a significant role, particularly in the Southern states, where their votes were crucial. However, their voting was suppressed by violence and intimidation from groups like the Ku Klux Klan.
How was the election dispute of 1876 resolved?
-An electoral commission was formed, consisting of eight Republicans and seven Democrats. They awarded the disputed states' electoral votes to Rutherford B. Hayes, giving him the victory.
What was one key outcome of the Compromise of 1877 for the South?
-One key outcome was the removal of Union troops from the South, which allowed Southern states to reassert control over their governments and enact Jim Crow laws that oppressed African Americans.
How did the Compromise of 1877 affect the rights of African Americans?
-The Compromise led to the end of federal enforcement of the 14th and 15th Amendments, which had granted African Americans citizenship and the right to vote. This ushered in an era of disenfranchisement and segregation.
What role did Rutherford B. Hayes play in the Compromise of 1877?
-Hayes became president as a result of the Compromise, agreeing to remove federal troops from the South, which effectively ended Reconstruction.
Why is the 1876 election notable in terms of the popular vote?
-The 1876 election is notable because Samuel Tilden won the popular vote by about 300,000 votes, but Rutherford B. Hayes won the presidency through the Electoral College, highlighting the disparity between the popular vote and the electoral system.
Outlines
🗳️ The Compromise of 1877 and Its Impact
This paragraph discusses the Compromise of 1877, which was a pivotal moment in American history following the presidential election of 1876. The election was contentious, with ongoing Reconstruction and turmoil in the South, where Union troops were still present. The candidates were Samuel J. Tilden, a Democrat from New York with limited federal government views, and Rutherford B. Hayes, a Republican from Ohio with industrial interests. The election resulted in a deadlock, with the outcomes of Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina's electoral votes being crucial. An electoral commission, composed of more Republicans than Democrats, was formed to decide the winner. The Compromise of 1877 ensued, with Hayes winning all three states, effectively ending Reconstruction and leading to the withdrawal of Union troops from the South. This compromise is considered a betrayal as it marked the end of federal enforcement of African-American rights under the 14th and 15th Amendments, ushering in the Jim Crow era. The paragraph also mentions other aspects of the deal, such as the appointment of a Southern Democrat to the administration and the South's desire for industrial development, although the latter did not materialize.
📚 Shout Out to Educators and the Importance of Engagement
The second paragraph shifts focus to acknowledge Mr. Hannah, a teacher from Pennsylvania, and his students for watching the educational content. It emphasizes the importance of teaching and learning history, as well as the role of the audience in engaging with the material. The paragraph encourages viewers to continue watching, subscribe to the channel, and participate in the educational journey, highlighting the collective growth of knowledge and the value of community involvement in education.
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Keywords
💡Compromise of 1877
💡Reconstruction
💡14th Amendment
💡15th Amendment
💡Rutherford B. Hayes
💡Samuel J. Tilden
💡Electoral College
💡Jim Crow Laws
💡Redemption
💡States' Rights
💡Popular Vote
Highlights
The Compromise of 1877, also known as the great betrayal, had significant implications for American history.
The presidential election of 1876 was contentious, with the South still in turmoil due to reconstruction and Union occupation.
Samuel J. Tilden, the Democratic candidate, was from New York and believed in a limited role for the Federal Government.
Rutherford B. Hayes, the Republican candidate, was more focused on industrialization, tariffs, and big business.
The Electoral College vote was very close, with three states – Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina – in dispute.
An electoral commission with eight Republicans and seven Democrats was set up to decide the outcome of the disputed states.
The Compromise of 1877 was an unofficial deal between the Republican and Democratic parties.
Rutherford B. Hayes was declared the winner of the disputed states, securing his presidency.
The first part of the compromise involved the removal of Union troops from the South, effectively ending reconstruction.
The compromise led to the end of federal enforcement of African-American rights and the rise of Jim Crow laws.
The South gained a representative in Hayes' administration with David McKenry as Postmaster General.
The South also sought industrial development and funding for a Transcontinental Railroad, although this was not realized.
The popular vote in the 1876 election favored Tilden, but the Electoral College vote determined the presidency.
The Compromise of 1877 is a pivotal moment in American history, often overlooked but with lasting effects.
The episode includes a shout-out to Mr. Hannah's history class from Pennsylvania, encouraging educational engagement.
The host emphasizes the importance of subscribing and engaging with the content for a deeper understanding of history.
Transcripts
hey guys welcome to hpuse history we're
kicking it with a compromise of 1877
also known as the great betrayal no big
deal just led to the Neo enslavement of
millions of American citizens for 60 or
70 years you might want to know
something about that so here we go gidy
up for the learning on the YouTubes guys
come with me to the house of
teaching all right context guys we're
talking about the presidential election
of 1876 and in 1876 you still got mad
reconstruction going on the south is in
turmoil in terms of occupation you have
Union troops still there you have
Redeemer Democrats Scallywags and
traitors you have uh African-Americans
that are trying to exercise their legal
constitutional rights 14th 15th
amendment and things are going a little
bit cray cray as we set up this election
so the two candidates are a Democrat you
might think the Democrats from the South
not it's Samuel TI who's from New York
but he's a democrat in the sense that he
believes in a limited role of the
Federal Government he supported the
Civil War Union forces but he was always
very critical of Abraham Lincoln and
what he saw is kind of tyranny of the
central government it's like a like a
classical anti-fed kind of thing and
definitely a states rights Southern
Democrat kind of thing and you have rer
D Hayes from Ohio a republican but I
want you to think not as a republican
like 14th Amendment 15th amendment
radical republican he's a chaing he's a
a Momo Republican he's interested in
industrialization and tariffs and big
business so basically what occurs and
you can look at the electoral map we
have a really close Electoral College
thing going on here at the end of the
election three states kind of stood in
the balance of Florida Louisiana and
South Carolina three states that still
had Union forces that still were
occupied so maybe that's why these
states are in question we can't figure
out who won them because
African-Americans are voting and there's
uh you know the clucas clan and all this
stuff is going on so the end of the day
it's 184 Tien 165 in the Electoral
College for Hayes and these three states
add up to 20 so if Hayes is going to win
he's going to bang bang bang he's going
to pick up all three states tillen just
needs one state so what occurs um we set
up an electoral commission to decide
who's going to win these three states
and this electoral commission made up of
eight Republicans and seven Democrats
supposed is making an unofficial deal
between the Republican and the
Democratic party this is the Compromise
of 1877 so 2 days before inauguration
we're talking 48 Hours on March 2nd
1877 um The Electoral commission
announces who the winner is and surprise
surprise it's Rutherford B Hayes so at
the end of the day what's going to
happen right Hayes is going to win R
haes takes all three states you can see
it right there electoral map right bang
bang bang so what's the the deal what's
the great betrayal what's up with
millions of Americans losing their
Liberty I'm talking about those
African-Americans because those
African-Americans are trying to live out
the promise of the 14th Amendment and
the 15th Amendment equal protections and
being full citizens and exercising their
rights and with Union troops there they
can do it but guess
what psych that's part of the deal the
first part of the Compromise of 1877 is
those troops are going bye-bye now Hayes
always kind of supported that idea
anyway I'll tell you but they wanted it
done immediately Grant actually started
taking out troops before um Hayes even
took office so that's number one so if
you're taking like an exam or something
like that the answer is usually
reconstructions over it's over the dream
is dead right African-American rights
and uh the 14th Amendment that's not
going to be enforced by the federal
government of the Supreme Court really
up to Brown versus Bor and into the
1950s and 60s so Jim Crow hello rights
goodbye Liberty see you later there were
other couple parts of that deal that you
need to know the South wanted somebody
in the administration they end up with
David McKenry from Tennessee as the
Postmaster General they also the South
that is and the Democrats want some type
of industrialization down south they
want money for like a Transcontinental
Railroad that would one break one
through Texas that's not going to happen
that was part of the deal though but at
the end of the day it's the great
betrayal it's the removal of those
troops it's the end of reconstru
instruction that's what you want to get
so giddy up for that the great betrayal
I take the giddy up back because I don't
think it's a giddy up but there you go
guys the compromise of 1877 one more
interesting fact is this is one of those
elections with the popular vote doesn't
matter right if you look at that popular
vote you could see that Tien had like
4.3 million and there were 4 million
votes for Hayes 300,000 more people
according to uh you know who voted in
that election voted for tillen but that
don't matter popular vote don't matter
all that matter matters is the Electoral
College one more character that I want
to bring up in this episode and that's
Mr Hannah from Pennsylvania that's right
the teacher from stoutsburg Jor high
school it's a shout out to you and your
kids for watching a little bit of hipu
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