The Pendleton Act of 1883 Established the First Merit System

question 30

True/False

The Pendleton Act of 1883 established the first merit system in the state of Massachusetts.

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Pontiac's Uprising

A rebellion led by the Ottawa leader Pontiac in 1763, uniting Native American tribes against British post-colonial policies in the Great Lakes region.

Ohio Country

A term used in the 18th century for the territory west of the Appalachian Mountains, contested by French, British, and various Native American tribes before becoming part of the United States.

Seven Years' War

A global conflict that took place between 1756 and 1763, involving most of the great powers of the time and affecting Europe, North America, Central America, the West African coast, India, and the Philippines.

Iroquois

A historically powerful and influential group of Native American tribes forming the Iroquois Confederacy, primarily located in the northeastern United States.