What was one major reason Reconstruction came to an end?
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Correct answer: Northern political commitment to enforcing Reconstruction declined over time
By the 1870s, many Northern voters and politicians grew tired of Reconstruction conflicts. Economic problems, political scandals, and violent Southern resistance weakened support for continued federal enforcement.
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