JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850
JACKSONIAN AMERICA
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Question
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What was the “spoils system” practiced by newly-elected president Andrew Jackson?
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damaging the reputation of one’s political opponents
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celebrating one’s victory over a period of months
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rewarding supporters by giving them government jobs
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raising the wages of one’s staff after a victory
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -spoils system, also called patronage system, practice in which the political party winning an election rewards its campaign workers and other active supporters by appointment to government posts and with other favours.
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