Grant's salary was doubled for his second term. The move attracted criticism but was perfectly legal and probably warranted since the President's salary had remained at the level set when George Washington was in office.
One scandal was Black Friday which was an attempt by two financiers to corner the price of gold without regard to the nation's economic welfare. Another was when Grant signed a law that increased the president's salary. Although it was legal, it was signed in secret.
There were other unethical activities that went on as well , such as the way in which Grant's salary was doubled for his second term,
The Whiskey Ring Scandal of 1875.
Credit Mobilier was probably the worst and most far-reaching. Please see the related link for details.
Giving jobs to dishonest people
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republicans began to loose control of southern state governments to the democratic party, and also began to loose power in the north. Also after grant was reelected in 1872 financial and political scandals in his administration upset voters.
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The administration of President Ulysses S. Grant is notorious for its level of corruption. Grant himself was not the culprit, but he remained fiercely loyal and tolerant of the crooked dealings of his friends in power.
The Grant Administration Scandal: President Ulysses S. Grant used the spoils system to appoint his friends, trusting political leaders-basically people who were on his side after he was elected President.
The effect of favor-seeking business-people and corrupt politicians can lead to unfair advantages for certain individuals or companies, a lack of transparency in decision-making processes, and a weakening of public trust in institutions. This behavior can also hinder economic growth, stifle competition, and perpetuate inequality in society.
Grant was not directly involved in any the scandals that racked his administration. However, he was officially in charge and so he had the ultimate responsibility for everything that went on. One can argue that he should have been more careful in his supervision , seen what was going on and prevented it or stopped it quickly.
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Corrupt staff members which lead to scandals were Grant's biggest probem.
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Political scandals during Grant's presidency.
If President Grant was busy with scandals, what is likely to happen to his focus on Reconstructionefforts in the South?
There were 11 scandals directly associated with Grant's two terms as President of the United States. The main scandals included Black Friday in 1869 and the Whiskey Ring in 1875.