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4. Critical Thinking
Analyzing Points of View
What are reasons for and against the spoils system?
For: The political backer might be good for the job.
Against: The political backer might not be good for the job.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoA positive aspect of the spoils system was that the people who were given the jobs worked diligently and didn't take it for granted.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe people who liked the spoils system were the people who benefited from it. Those who did not benefit from it saw it as unfair, and preferred a system based on merit.
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Why were some people against slavery give some reasons why people were against slavery?
Some people were against slavery for moral and ethical reasons, believing it to be a violation of human rights. Others opposed slavery for economic reasons, arguing that it hindered free labor markets. Additionally, there were those who believed in the principles of freedom and equality, seeing slavery as contradictory to these values.
Why was the spoils system deemed ineffective?
Because some want made the food spoil
Why is the spoils system bad?
The spoils system made polular by Andrew Jackson (AKA the Genocider) awarded all of his political allies positions among the government, some compare it to bribing supporters... BAsically the spoils sytem says; Conquerer be it military or otherwise gets to reap the rewards.
What happened with the spoil system?
Andrew Jackson used the spoils system. While presidents before him chose the best people for their cabinet, Jackson chose the people who helped him win the election. This unofficial group of advisors were called the "Kitchen Cabinet". The spoils system was the practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
What impact did Andrew Jackson's election on the spoils system?
mhm, yes, yeah, yeee, duh, indeed, certainly... he did. **IMPROVED** Technically, yes, he did. Jackson claimed putting new people into government jobs furthered democracy. One of his supporters put it more selfishly when he compared the process to a conquering army right after a war. This was when the term "spoils system" was born.
What are some of President Andrew Jackson's notables?
Some of Jackson's notables would be the Jacksonian Democracy, Jackson's Indian Removal Act, the Spoils System and Jackson's war on the Banks
What are some reasons against statehood for Puerto Rico?
Tax, lost of culture
What were some of the reasons people were against in taking over new territories?
The reasons were that most people would be displaced from their original habitats.
How did the spoils system lead to the perception that some public servants and officials were unqualified for their jobs?
Under the spoil system government jobs were filled by patronage, regardless of the skills or qualifications.
Is the spoils system still in effect?
The Spoils system is a practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for working toward victory. I do not believe that this was an acceptable practice.
What are some reasons against gay people?
homophobia. scared of what's considered "different" from what they perceive as "normal".
Could you show me some bullet points on reasons against whaling?
People are hurting the animalswhales are going exintct
