The act mandates that most positions within the federal government should be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political patronage. ... The Pendleton Civil Service Act provided for the selection of some government employees by competitive exams, rather than ties to politicians or political affiliation.
Options A, B, and C are the right answers. That the major effects of the European Colonization in Africa were the Improvement in transportation and education systems, Disregard for existing political or ethnic boundaries, Promotion of free trade across countries civil conflicts within Africa.
Option D, cannot be followed because Colonists introduced Christianity in Colonial Africa and not Islam.
African societies faced European expansion between the 1870s and 1900. The main aim of the Colonists was to abuse the Physical and economic resources of the area to serve the Colonizing nation. Therefore, to reach their goal, they<u> promoted Free trade, began an improved way of education (provided education to local people which helped them to learn more about their nation and culture), and built infrastructures. </u>
The correct answer for this question would be option A. What primarily <span> led to the growth of towns and cities in Europe during the decline of feudalism is the INCREASE IN TRADE. This was in 1300's in Western Europe when this change began when towns and cities started to expand. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for. </span>
