Asked by Danessa Fuentes on Jun 07, 2024

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The 1868 presidential election saw Ulysses S. Grant defeating Horatio Seymour.

Ulysses S. Grant

The 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877 who previously served as commanding general of the Army during the Civil War.

Horatio Seymour

An American politician from New York who served as the Governor of New York and was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in 1868.

Presidential Election

The selection process for appointing a president, which usually involves a nationwide vote to choose among candidates nominated by political parties or standing as independents.

  • Examine the results and importance of critical elections in the Reconstruction period.
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Twinkle AgrawalJun 12, 2024
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Explanation :
Ulysses S. Grant, the Republican candidate, won the 1868 presidential election against Horatio Seymour, the Democratic candidate.