AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
The Pendleton Civil Service Act (1883) was passed in response to:
A.Labor union demands
B.The assassination of President Garfield by a disgruntled office seeker
C.The Panic of 1873
D.Pressure from big business
Explanation
Core Concept
After President Garfield was assassinated by a disappointed office seeker, Congress passed the Pendleton Act to reform the spoils system by creating a merit-based civil service system with competitive exams.
Correct Answer
BThe assassination of President Garfield by a disgruntled office seeker
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