History of the United States I / Unit 16 USH1 2304 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Compromise of 1877
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The idea
Samuel Tilden carried the South and a three hundred thousand vote lead, but disputed returns threw twenty electoral votes into doubt, exactly what Hayes needed.
In practice
A special commission of fifteen awarding every disputed vote to Hayes, eight to seven.
Where people slip
David Davis resigned and Grant appointed a Republican in his place, tipping it. The bargain withdrew all remaining federal troops.
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