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10 January, 15:45

Why did Charles Guiteau assassinate President Garfield? A. He wanted Vice President Arthur, a Stalwart, to take office. B. He wanted Garfield out of office so he could take his place. C. He did not want to see a Democratic president in office. D. He never gave a reason for his actions.

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  1. 10 January, 17:09
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    Answer: A) A. He wanted Vice President Arthur, a Stalwart, to take office.

    President Garfield was a reformer who was against the Patronage Spoils System (a system that allowed you to get a job in the government even if you were not qualified).

    Guiteau supported the Patronage spoils system, therefore he wanted a Stalwart to be President so the patronage spoils system would not be abolished.
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