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.
scalawags
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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many financial problems
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 presidency of Ulysses S. Grant was marred by numerous scandals, the most notable being the Whiskey Ring, which involved government officials and distillers defrauding the government of tax revenues. Other significant scandals included the Credit Mobilier affair, where railroad executives bribed Congressmen to secure lucrative contracts, and the manipulation of the gold market by Grant's associates. These scandals highlighted issues of corruption and mismanagement within Grant's administration, undermining public trust in the government. Despite these controversies, Grant's popularity as a Civil War hero often overshadowed the scandals during his time in office.
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.
Corrupt staff members which lead to scandals were Grant's biggest probem.
Harding
The Great Administration, often referring to the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877), was marked by several scandals, the most notable being the Whiskey Ring and the Credit Mobilier scandal. The Whiskey Ring involved government officials and distillers conspiring to defraud the government of tax revenues, while the Credit Mobilier scandal revolved around the manipulation of railroad contracts and kickbacks involving Congress members. These scandals severely tarnished Grant's presidency and highlighted issues of corruption within the Reconstruction-era government. Despite his personal integrity, Grant struggled to manage his administration's corrupt elements, leading to widespread public disillusionment.
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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?