The hiring and firing of the workers when presidential administrations changed in 19th century was known as spoils system. It began when president Jackson became the president in 1829. His supporters thought it necessary to reform the federal government. His opponent opponent considered it to be a corrupt be a corrupt method for political patronage. The opponents liked to call it spoils system. The phrase was first used by Senator William L. Marcy in his speech. President Hayes wanted to reform the civil service appointments which were based on spoils system and tried to change it with merit system.

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What was the meaning of a multifront war for the United States during World War II? A) Americans were fighting of a European Fro

frutty [35]

A. American troops were split up

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Why was stock bought on margin considered a risky investment??

IgorC [24]

The answer would be a) investors purchased the stock with little cash down; if the price dropped the investor had to repay.

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2 years ago

What were some reasons why people approved of the constitution?

alexandr402 [8]

Answer:

1. A person who favored the constitution because its provided for a strong national government. They believed a strong central authority was necessary to defend the nation and keep it united.

2. Those citizen who favored the Constitution come to be called Federalist. Federalist wanted a strong federal government.

3. They feared the new national government would be too powerful and thus threaten individual liberties.

4. People who opposed to the ratification of the Constitution were called the Anti-Federalist.

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