Reformers opposed to the spoils system wanted a system that used competitive exams to award government jobs based on

a. merit.

b. political connections.

C. party support

d. knowledge of the U. S. Constitution.

Which region of the United States did most of the authors discussed in? The Midwest California The South New England

Why was it difficult to build businesses in the south?

Why did the leaders of the convention not want to put their names on the newspaper ads for the convention

How did president carter act as chief diplomat?

How did Nathaniel Bacon die?

In 1932, a group of world war i veterans marched on washington, d. c. known as the bonus army, what did this group want?

Onstruction began in 1910 and was completed in 1914. under the hay-bunau-varilla treaty, america was granted the right to supervise the construction and operation of the project.

What part of the bison did white settlers consider valuable? O A. The meat O B. The tail O C. The hide O D. The head

James Watt and Samuel Slater made important contributions to the Industrial Revolution. Which of the following statements is not true of Watt? A. He built a piston-driven steam engine. B. He gave a huge boost to Britain's Industrial Revolution. C.

Why did many different immigrant groups come to Texas during the 1840s and 1850s A. become doctors, lawyers, and merchants B. escape political and economic difficulties. C. teach Texans about their language and culture. D.