AP US Historymediummcq1 pt

The passage of the Pendleton Act most directly resulted from

A.a Supreme Court ruling that patronage was unconstitutional
B.the demands of political bosses to expand the spoils system
C.pressure from foreign governments to professionalize U.S. administration
D.public outrage over President Garfield's assassination by a disappointed office-seeker

Explanation

Core Concept

Garfield was shot in 1881 by Charles Guiteau, who believed he deserved a government post. The murder discredited the spoils system and gave civil service reformers the momentum they needed.

Correct Answer

Dpublic outrage over President Garfield's assassination by a disappointed office-seeker

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