Question

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding Americas political climate between 1876 and 1896?

a. Little political power or influence was left to the states.
b. the party that won the presidential election also controlled congress.
c. the influence of the president over congress diminished.
d. southern states tended to vote republican.

Answer 1

"c. the influence of the president over congress diminished" would be the best answer, since the political divisions following the Civil War and Reconstruction led to an "invigorated Congress".