Grant Flashcards
Who won the 1868 US presidential election and what was his stance on Reconstruction?
Ulysses S. Grant won, supporting firm treatment of the South and equality for African-Americans.
What were ‘carpetbaggers’ and ‘scalawags’ during Reconstruction?
Carpetbaggers’ were Northerners who moved South to take part in Reconstruction governments; ‘scalawags’ were Southern whites who cooperated with them and supported Reconstruction.
What was the significance of the Fifteenth Amendment (1870)?
It granted all male citizens the right to vote regardless of race, colour, or previous condition of servitude.
What was the Gold Standard Panic of 1869 and how did it affect Grant?
It was a failed attempt by speculators to corner the gold market, leading to financial panic. Grant wasn’t directly involved but was criticised due to his association with the speculators.
What was the Whiskey Ring scandal (1875)?
A corruption scandal involving tax evasion by distillers and officials. Grant’s secretary was indicted but acquitted with Grant’s support.
How did Grant perform in the 1872 presidential election?
He defeated Horace Greeley, winning over 55% of the popular vote.
What marked the end of Reconstruction in 1877?
The Compromise of 1877, after a disputed election, resulted in Republican Hayes becoming president in exchange for withdrawing troops from the South.
What were the consequences of the Compromise of 1877?
It ended federal efforts to enforce Reconstruction, removed federal troops, and allowed Southern Democrats to regain control, ending reform efforts.
