8.35 End of Reconstruction and the Compromise of 1877
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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1877, editorials in the National Courier celebrated 'sectional peace' and urged Americans to invest in factories, railroads, and western lands. One editorial argued that debates over Southern voting rights were hurting economic growth.

Which interpretation best connects this mood to the end of Reconstruction?