UNIT 7

Question 2

Who was the 19th President of the United States?

Answer 2

Rutherford B. Hayes

Question 3

True or False: Rutherford B. Hayes supported civil service reform during his presidency.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Rutherford B. Hayes implemented civil service reform to reduce _______ in government appointments.

Answer 4

patronage

Question 5

What was the primary goal of civil service reform during Hayes’ presidency?

Answer 5

To establish a merit-based system for government jobs.

Question 6

What were the ‘stalwarts’ in the context of American politics?

Answer 6

Stalwarts were a faction of the Republican Party in the late 19th century that supported the patronage system and opposed civil service reform.

Question 7

True or False: The ‘half-breeds’ were in favor of the patronage system.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The stalwarts and half-breeds were primarily factions within the ______ Party.

Answer 8

Republican

Question 9

Which political figure is most commonly associated with the half-breed faction?

Answer 9

James G. Blaine

Question 10

Multiple Choice: What was a key issue that divided the stalwarts and half-breeds? A) Economic policy B) Civil service reform C) Foreign policy D) Immigration

Answer 10

B) Civil service reform

Question 11

Rutherford tried to satisfy both but?

Answer 11

ended up neither

Question 12

James A Garfield

Answer 12

Shot for winning presidency, then defying stewarts and became halfbreed for civil reform BAM

Question 13

Pendleton act

Answer 13

some federal jobs be filled by written exams rhater than patronage

Question 14

Benjamin Harrison

Answer 14

Economic Policies: Signed the McKinley Tariff Act (1890), which raised tariffs on imports to protect American industries but led to rising consumer prices.
Sherman Antitrust Act (1890): The first federal law to combat monopolies and trusts, though it was initially weak in enforcement.
Expanded the Navy: Strengthened the U.S. Navy, continuing modernization efforts.
Civil Rights Efforts: Supported federal voting rights for African Americans in the South, but his proposed legislation failed to pass Congress.
National Parks and Conservation: Signed laws expanding forest reserves and national parks, including Sequoia and Yosemite.
Foreign Policy: Advocated for American influence in Latin America and pushed for the annexation of Hawaii, which didn’t happen during his presidency.
He lost re-election in 1892 to Grover Cleveland, who had previously served before him and returned to office after defeating Harrison.