Which Group of Republicans Fiercely Supported the Patronage System

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which group of Republicans fiercely supported the patronage system?

• A) Northern reformers
• B) Half breeds
• C) Mugwumps
• D) Stalwarts

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Definitions:

Exoskeleton

External skeleton of some invertebrates; hard external parts that muscles attach to and move.

Shed

To cast off or discard something, such as skin or hair, through a natural process or to describe a simple, single-story structure used for storage.

Endoskeleton

Internal skeleton made up of hardened components such as bones.

Water Loss

The process of losing water from the body, through means such as evaporation or excretion, which needs to be managed to maintain fluid balance.