-What was the spoils system?
A) the aggressive use of the military in foreign relations
B) the granting of strong influence to large land speculators
C) the custom of giving government jobs to supporters of the victorious party
D) the practice of expanding white male universal suffrage to non-landowners

Question

-What was the spoils system?
A) the aggressive use of the military in foreign relations 
B) the granting of strong influence to large land speculators 
C) the custom of giving government jobs to supporters of the victorious party 
D) the practice of expanding white male universal suffrage to non-landowners

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The spoils system refers to the practice of a political party, after winning an election, giving government jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party. This was a common practice in the United States during the 19th century.

-What Was the Spoils System