Which of the following was the main "spoil" in the spoils system? money from the federal treasury ownership of railroads contracts from Standard Oil positions in government

The main "spoils" in the spoils system were positions in government.

Explanation:

The term "spoils system" refers to the patronage and nepotism system that took place in the United States until the Pendleton Act was passed in 1883. Prior to this, politicians who acceded to public office by winning the elections rewarded their main collaborators and powerful voters with positions within the administration. In other words, contrary to the concept of meritocracy, public officials acceded to their positions purely and exclusively by political will, which generally responded to the gratitude due for economic and political support during the elections.

The enactment of the Pendleton Act was, in turn, motivated by the assassination of President Garfield in 1881 by a follower of his who was enraged that he had not been rewarded with a public office.