In 1872 President Grant faced opposition from members of his own party for which of the following reasons?

While there was indeed a faction within the Republican Party that sought to end Reconstruction, this was not the primary source of opposition Grant faced in 1872. The internal conflict regarding Reconstruction was more pronounced in earlier years, and by 1872, the corruption scandals had taken center stage in the party's challenges.

The settlement regarding the Alabama claims was a significant diplomatic issue but did not serve as a major reason for the opposition Grant faced from his party in 1872. This matter was already resolved by the time of the internal party discord, and it did not highlight the corruption that was the focal point of the discontent.

The acquisition of Alaska, often referred to as "Seward's Folly," was approved in 1867 and was not a point of contention within the party during Grant's presidency. By 1872, the focus had shifted to the issues of corruption and governance rather than territorial expansion.

The debate over the coinage of silver became more prominent in later years, particularly in the 1880s and 1890s, rather than during Grant's presidency. In 1872, the primary concern revolved around corruption rather than monetary policy.