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QuizMultiple Choice

Reforming Business and Government

Question 9 • RS AZ-US History A

Which of the following was the main “spoil” in the spoils system?

Answer
A
money from the federal treasury
B
ownership of railroads
C
contracts from Standard Oil
D
positions in government

Explanation

The spoils system rewarded political supporters with government jobs after a party won an election. These positions in government were the main “spoil”; it did not primarily mean money, railroad ownership, or private-company contracts.

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