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

While there were factions within the Republican Party that debated the future of Reconstruction, the immediate opposition Grant faced in 1872 was not primarily focused on ending Reconstruction. Instead, most party members were concerned with the corruption issues within the federal government that overshadowed Reconstruction efforts.

The claims related to the warship Alabama and its damages were settled prior to 1872 and did not represent a significant source of contention within Grant's party at that time. The primary issues were the internal corruption scandals rather than foreign policy disputes.

The purchase of Alaska, finalized in 1867, was largely supported by the Republican Party and was not a point of contention in 1872. In fact, Alaska was viewed favorably by many as a strategic and economic opportunity, and opposition to its acquisition did not significantly emerge during Grant's presidency.

The debate over the coinage of silver became a more prominent issue in later years, particularly in the 1890s, and was not a central reason for opposition to Grant in 1872. The disputes within the party at that time were primarily linked to corruption and governance issues rather than monetary policy.