Widespread violence and rioting occurred in South Carolina in 1876, and was primarily linked to what event? A) the integration of schools B) presidential election of 1876 C) the arrival of Federal troops D) gubernatorial election of 1876

The correct answer is D) gubernatorial election of 1876

The race riots and targeted violence in 1876 in South Carolina was part of a coordinated plan led by the racist former Confederates who were opposed to the equality of African-Americans in parts of the state.