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Election of 1876

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The presidential election between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden that resulted in disputed electoral votes and led to the Compromise of 1877.

AP course connection

Topic 5.11: 5.11 Failure of Reconstruction

Unit 5

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