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________impact on the presidency was limited as he was the second to be killed while in office. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Garfield
_______came to the White House with a reputation of corruption. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Arthur
Elected through a questionable electoral process. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Hayes
Formed his national reputation first as a general on the battlefield, then as a political figure. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Grant
Garfield was killed by a man that sought _________ from him. Money Property Restitution Political Office
As president, he redeemed himself of his political past and became known as one of the most honest presidents to ever hold office. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Arthur
He ended the long running Reconstruction period that had gripped the South since the end of the Civil War. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Hayes
Although considered personally honest, _________ administration was one of the most corrupt in U.S. history. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Grant
He held the office for only 4 months before he was shot on July 2, 1881, by an assassin named Charles Guieau. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Garfield
Arthur was a defender of ____________. Emancipation Proclamation Secession Civil Rights Black Code Laws
Civil Rights
__________ supported legislation which limited corruption in office and helped eliminate the spoils system which was common to American politics. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Hayes
His basic political creed was, “He serves his party best who serves his country best.” Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Hayes
When the American people had realized that political patronage had led to the death of this president, they were ready for a change. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Garfield
Arthur was deeply involved in __ politics. New Jersey Republican New Hampshire Democrat New Jersey Democrat New York Republican
________ was actively involved in the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Hayes
President Lincoln placed him in Command of all Union forces during the Civil War. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Grant
Arthur supported the______, which changed how government officials were selected. Pendleton Civil Service Act Popular Sovereignty Act Jim Crow Act Emancipation Proclamation
Pendleton Civil Service Act
His wife earned the nickname “Lemonade Lucy”. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Hayes
When the KKK threatened Negroes, ____________ attempted to use federal troops to protect former slaves. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Grant
Which of these was NOT something that took place during Grant’s presidency? Transcontinental Railroad Invention of Telephone Establishment of the first National Park: Yellowstone Invention of the Automobile
As president, _________ withdrew the last federal troops still occupying the Reconstruction South. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Hayes
He made appointments to his cabinet and other offices based on ______. Family Wealth Compromise Qualifications Political Party
Qualifications
_______spent his final days penning memoirs. His autobiography was a great financial success, which provided his family $500,000. Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur
Grant
Grant’s real name was ___________. Hank Harris Harley Hiram
The ______ election is remembered as one of the more controversial in American history
1876
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