When the Votes Were First Counted in the 1876 Presidential

question 68

Multiple Choice

When the votes were first counted in the 1876 presidential election,

• A) no candidate had an electoral college majority.
• B) Hayes led Tilden in popular votes.
• C) it was clear that a clean election had occurred.
• D) the Democrats immediately conceded defeat.
• E) the Supreme Court ordered a new election.

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