James Garfielfd

Question 1

Term

Answer 1

1881-1881

Question 2

Party

Answer 2

Republican

Question 3

Stalwarts (early 1880s)

Answer 3

a faction of the United States Republican Party toward the end of the 19th century; During the Republican national convention in 1880, the Half-Breeds advocated the candidacy of James Blaine of Maine for President. A stalemate occurred between Half-breeds and Stalwarts, and a compromise was struck to nominate James Garfield. Additionally, Chester Arthur, former collector for the port of New York, was chosen to be his running mate to satisfy the Stalwarts; they won the election, and Arthur became president upon Garfield’s death (Brinkley, 531)

Question 4

Half-Breeds (early 1880s)

Answer 4

a political faction of the United States Republican Party; were the opponents of the Stalwarts; main issue that separated the Stalwarts and the Half-Breeds was political patronage; The Stalwarts were in favor of political machines and spoils system-style patronage, while the Half-Breed were in favor of civil service reform and a merit system (Brinkley, 531)