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Politics of the Gilded Age

Politics of the Gilded Age. Civil Service Replaces Patronage By Jordan Gaul. Patronage. Patronage It is also known as the spoils system. Terminology— “To the victor belongs the spoils” Large range of jobs given. Reform?.

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Politics of the Gilded Age

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  1. Politics of the Gilded Age Civil Service Replaces Patronage By Jordan Gaul

  2. Patronage Patronage It is also known as the spoils system. Terminology— “To the victor belongs the spoils” Large range of jobs given

  3. Reform? • The reasonable citizens of the United States pushed for the termination of patronage. • These peeps were known as reformers. • They preferred the merit system.

  4. Reform? Pt. 2 • Rutherford B. Hayes came into office in 1876, and supported reform. (Independents) • Investigations • He fired two of the top officials of NYC’s customhouse (Senator) • Hayes didn’t run for reelection, uproar between Stalwarts and Reformers

  5. Reform Pt. 3 • Garfield nominated Chester A. Arthur as Vice- President. • Charles Guiteau shot Garfield after he was denied a job from him. • Chester A. Arthur then became president.

  6. Pendleton Civil Service Act • Result of Chester Arthur urging legislators • It was approved on Jan. 16, 1883, and it officially established a merit-based system (Selection, Supervision) • Also made it illegal to fire or demote employees for political reasons. • Bittersweet moment?

  7. Sources • http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/32/messages/793.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoils_system • http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=old&doc=48 • The Americans ‘Reconstruction to the 21st Century’-McDougal Little • (Of inspiration) Mr. Bruns

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