What was one result of President Haye's decision to end Reconstruction? A. the return of southern states to "home rule" B. an increase in Republicans elected to office C. a decrease in Democrats elected to office D. the return of Southern states to "Yankee rule"

The correct answer is A. One result of President Haye's decision to end Reconstruction was the return of Southern states to "home rule".

Explanation:

With the end of Reconstruction in 1877 after 12 years of Republican government in the south, the main consequence was the return of the "home rule" in the southern states, that is, state and local governments were again determined by the vote of the southern inhabitants, and not determined by the federal government.

Thus, the Democratic Party returned to power, and in this way segregationist practices on the African American population also returned.