An incident in which french agents attempted to get a bribe and loans from US diplomats in exchange for an agreement that French privateers would no longer attack American ships. It led to an undeclared Naval War between the two countries.
<span>During the Gilded Age, many issues occurred. The Civil Service Reform hoped to create a professional government and bureaucracy. Under it came the Pendleton Civil Service Act, which was hired by demonstrated ability and removed by incompetence. The government also believed in the importance of railroad regulation. The railroad acted in the public's interest, however they needed to submit to government regulation. The creation of the Interstate Commerce Act (1887) prohibited pools and rebates, and banned rate discrimination.</span>
Checks and balances helps to ensure that no branch can get too powerful.
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He influenced / convinced the Assembly to make wooden ships and he also tricked the Persian navy.