Politically, which of the following was the case in the 1870s and 1880s?
A) The Republicans dominated the South.
B) The Democrats dominated the North.
C) National elections were usually decided in the biggest states, such as Virginia.
D) The influence of the Civil War generation was fading.
E) Nationally the two parties were evenly balanced in strength.
Answer: E
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