What was one of the first things that President Hayes did when he was elected in 1876?
A)Withdrew U.S. troops from the South and ended Reconstruction
B)Encouraged prosecution of Ku Klux Klan leaders
C)Tightened control on southern state governments by sending federal troops to troubled areas
D)Requested a cease fire from militant white supremacy groups

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One of the first actions President Rutherford B. Hayes took after his controversial election in 1876 was to withdraw federal troops from the South, effectively ending the Reconstruction era. This decision was part of the Compromise of 1877, which resolved the disputed 1876 presidential election and marked the end of federal efforts to protect the rights of African Americans in the South.

What Was One of the First Things That President Hayes