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Question 4 • FL-2100310-United States History

Which of the following was the primary “spoil” in the spoils system?

Answer
A
money from the federal treasury
B
the downfall of political machines
C
contracts for construction work
D
positions in government office

Explanation

The spoils system rewarded a winning political party’s supporters by giving them government jobs. Therefore, the primary “spoil” was positions in government office, not money or construction contracts.

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