Political Machines Test Questions – Flashcards
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Which argument did supporters of the spoils system use?
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The spoils system promotes party loyalty.
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How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act weaken the spoils system after President Garfield died?
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The act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.
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What did President Jackson do when he was elected that was an example of the spoils system?
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He replaced hundreds of government workers with his own supporters.
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People who opposed reform efforts led by President Garfield were called
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Stalwarts.
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The outcry over President Garfield's assassination paved the way for
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civil service reform.
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Who was the leader of the Tammany Hall political machine?
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William M. Tweed
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What made it easy for people to hold office under the spoils system?
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There were few or no specific requirements for office holders.
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What was Tammany Hall's role in government in New York City in the late 1800s?
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Tammany Hall was a political machine that stole money from the city treasury.
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Under the spoils system in federal and state government,
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elected officials appointed supporters to key positions.
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In the late 1800s, roads, buildings, and utilities were repaired in specific New York City neighborhoods when citizens
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voted for the political machine.
