Why did southern Democrats agree to the Compromise of 1877?

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The Compromise of 1877 resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from Louisiana and South Carolina, which had been the remaining states to have federal troops present since the end of Reconstruction. Southern Democrats agreed to this compromise because it effectively ended Reconstruction and allowed them to regain control of their states without federal intervention. Additionally, the compromise gave the Democrats the White House, but this was not necessarily the primary reason for their agreement. The other options (B, D, E) are incorrect as they are historically inaccurate and do not reflect the provisions of the Compromise of 1877.

Why Did Southern Democrats Agree to the Compromise of 1877