Which of the following was the main "spoil" in the spoils system? a. money from federal treasury b. ownership of railroads c. contracts from Standard Oil d. positions in government

The correct answer for this question is this one: "d. positions in government." T he main "spoil" in the spoils system are positions in government. The spoils system or sometimes called patronage system that is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its supporters, friends, etc. as a reward for working toward victory.