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    The Pendleton Act established civil service reform by making federal government jobs awarded based on merit rather than political affiliation or connections. John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil and became the richest man in American history through his dominance of the oil industry in the late 19th century. James A. Garfield was the only sitting congressman elected president and was assassinated in 1881, less than a year after taking office. Rutherford B. Hayes ended Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South in 1877.

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    The Pendleton Act established civil service reform by making federal government jobs awarded based on merit rather than political affiliation or connections. John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil and became the richest man in American history through his dominance of the oil industry in the late 19th century. James A. Garfield was the only sitting congressman elected president and was assassinated in 1881, less than a year after taking office. Rutherford B. Hayes ended Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South in 1877.

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    History Flashcard Quiz (1877-1885)

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    The Pendleton Act established civil service reform by making federal government jobs awarded based on merit rather than political affiliation or connections. John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil and became the richest man in American history through his dominance of the oil industry in the late 19th century. James A. Garfield was the only sitting congressman elected president and was assassinated in 1881, less than a year after taking office. Rutherford B. Hayes ended Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South in 1877.

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    History Flashcard Quiz (1877-1885)

    What were the ramifications of the Pendleton Act?

    This act allowed those who participated 160 acres to farm or 320 acres to graze
    a. Homestead Act
    b. Interstate Commerce Act
    c. Indian Removal Act
    d. Dawes Act

    What was the significance and contribution of John D. Rockefeller?

    James A. Garfield was the only ___________ to elected president. Also, when was he
    assassinated?

    This president ended the Reconstruction Period, and did so by doing what?

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