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The Pendleton Civil Service Act (1883) was passed in response to:

A.The assassination of President Garfield by a disgruntled office seeker
B.Labor union demands
C.The Panic of 1873
D.Pressure from big business

Explanation

Core Concept

After President Garfield was assassinated by a disappointed office seeker, Congress passed the Pendleton Act to reform the spoils system by creating a merit-based civil service system with competitive exams.

Correct Answer

AThe assassination of President Garfield by a disgruntled office seeker

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