Monday- CH. 20 Video Lecture Flashcardziz

Front

Who killed president James Garfield?

Back

Charles Guiteau

Front

To be fair THIS was set up so that people had to take a test and pass to get a specific government job.

Back

Civil Service Commission

Front

For what reason did Charles Guiteau shoot President Garfield?

Back

Garfield had not given him a government job

Front

Under the Pendleton Act of 1883, what could job applicants who performed well on competitive written examinations possibly earn?

Back

a federal job.

Front

What is the collective nickname of some of the presidents I talked about in the video?

Back

FOrgettable presidents

Front

What was Hayes' wife's nickname? (Hint- Her first name was Lucy)

Back

Lemonade Lucy

Front

What do you call the Republicans who wanted to keep/support the patronage system?

Back

Stalwarts

Front

During the Gilded Age...around what percentage of American voters actually turned out to vote?

Back

80%

Front

Who played a role in trying to save Garfield?

Back

Alexander Graham Bell