The Reconstruction program collapsed in the 1870s primarily as a result of

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Divisions among congressional Republicans ultimately led to the collapse of the Reconstruction program. The split between the moderate and radical Republicans weakened their ability to pass legislation and enforce the policies of Reconstruction. Furthermore, the scandal-ridden Grant administration in the 1870s further eroded support for Reconstruction policies.

The Reconstruction Program Collapsed in the 1870s Primarily as a Result