How Was the Contested Election of 1876 Decided? Describe the Political

question 54

Essay

How was the contested election of 1876 decided? Describe the political, racial, and sectional effects of the decision.

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Definitions:

Asthenosphere

The semi-fluid layer of the Earth's mantle beneath the lithosphere which allows for plate movement and is involved in convective processes within the Earth.

Lithosphere

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

Mantle

The layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of silicate rocks that are rich in magnesium and iron.

Isostasy Principle

A geophysical principle that explains the equilibrium of the Earth's crust, where it floats at an elevation that depends on its thickness and density.