Question

President Garfield was assassinated by a man who believed that Chester A. Arthur would be elected in his place. Why did this assassin want Arthur elected?
A. He thought Arthur was, unlike Garfield, an honest man who supported the common people
B. He thought Arthur would help the stalwart cause
C. He thought Arthur would make a better president.
D. He thought Arthur would support the creation of the Civil Service Commission

Answer 1

B. He thought Arthur would help the stalwart cause