Which of the following statements BEST explains the nature of the compromises that led to the election outcome of 1876 and the end of Reconstruction? A. The northerners grew tired of the costs of Reconstruction and promised to withdraw their enforcement troops if the south would accept the gold standard initially proposed
by President Grant
B. Southern Democrats agreed to accept Rutherford Hayes as President in a tightly contested race if the Republicans would agree to give southern states sovereignty and
withdraw federal troops
C. Southern Democrats agreed to accept the 13th 14", and 15" Amendments to the U. S. Constitution as long as the new president would agree to withdraw federal troops
from the south
D. The northern Republicans offered to rebuild southem railroads if the Democrats would take larger steps in the implementation of the terms of Reconstruction