During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception
? A. The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations.
B. The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.
C. The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors.
D. Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders.
The correct answer is: [B]: ________________________________________________ "<span>The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions." ___________________________________________________________</span>
The idea that the U.S. is destined-by God, its advocates believed-to expand its dominion and spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent.
