In 1883, Widespread Corruption and Cronyism Among Government Employees Led

question 34

Multiple Choice

In 1883, widespread corruption and cronyism among government employees led to the

• A) publication of How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis.
• B) daily recitation of the "Pledge of Allegiance" in public schools.
• C) passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act by Congress.
• D) deaths of 140 workers in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire.

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