There is an old military saying " to the victors belong the spoils." Spoil is another word for loot or prize. Why do you think t

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Phantasy [73]

4 years ago

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There is an old military saying " to the victors belong the spoils." Spoil is another word for loot or prize. Why do you think t

he name spoils system was given to Jackson's practice of putting his supporters in office?

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saul85 [17] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-28T20:49:34+03:00

saul85 [17]4 years ago

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He could pass whatever he wanted and he was the spoilest person at that time.

inna [77] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-28T18:42:18+03:00

inna [77]4 years ago

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He was able to pass whatever he wanted, and so spoiled him. IN a sense, it means that he could do whatever he wanted, pass whatever he wanted, virtually eliminating any opposition