it gave people jobs and helped them in there time of need. so men and women could support there family.
The Pendelton Civil Service Act.
Applicants for Government jobs to pass examination!
Civil Service reform in the form of the Pendelton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883.Civil Service reform.Civil service reform.
pendelton act
The Pendleton Act
Civil Service reform; in 1883, the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed, as a tribute to Garfield, who had been a proponent of eliminating the patronage system and hiring people based on merit.
The Pendelton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883.
The passage of the 1883 Pendelton Civil Service Reform Act.
The Pendelton Civiill Service Reform Act of 1883 became law.
the pendelton act
Pendleton Act of 1883, after the assassination of Garfield by a disaffected patronage seeker.
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 stipulated that civil service would from there on in be based on merit rather than political appointment. Previously, people were given civil service jobs as political favors. The act established the selection of candidates through competitive written exams.