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They were a large faction within the Republican Party's political machine who strongly supported the patronage system in the US government during the post Civil War period. When President Garfield was assassinated in 1881 by a disgruntled office seeker, change was seen as essential. Not until the Pendelton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 did the Federal Government begin to have professionals in place to operate the day to day business of running its affairs.
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Who were the Stalwarts and what did they represent?
The Stalwarts are a group of republican machine politicians who strongly opposed civil service reform.
Was Rutherford B. Hayes a Stalwart?
no. Stalwarts were from New York or else were adherents of the goals of the Stalwarts which to continue political patronage positions.
Half breeds vs stalwarts?
The Stalwarts, the conservative faction, saw themselves as "stalwart" in opposition to Hayes' efforts to reconcile with the South. The Half-Breeds, a term of disparagement ginned-up by the Stalwarts, was applied to the moderate faction of the Republican Party.
Who were the Republican Stalwarts?
The Republican Stalwarts were a faction within the Republican Party in the late 19th century. They were characterized by their support for civil service reform, a strong tariff policy, and maintaining the gold standard. Prominent Stalwarts included Senator Roscoe Conkling and President Chester A. Arthur.
Was chester arthur a stalwart?
He had ties with the stalwarts and he was added to the ticket to please the stalwart faction of the party. When he unexpectedly became President, he turned against the political patronage that was the bread-and-butter of the stalwarts.
The Stalwarts were led by who?
Senator Roscoe Conkling... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roscoe_Conkling
Did Garfield seem to favor the Stalwarts or the Mugwumps?
Neither he sided against them both
What problems did James A. Garfield have in his terms of office?
disgruntled stalwarts with loaded guns
Was James Garfield a stalwart?
N- he was not. About all he had time to do before he was killed was to stand up to the stalwarts boss. His running mate, Arthur, had ties with the Stalwarts , and was added to the ticket for their benefit, but when he became president, he turned out to be his own man.
What man was a stalwart?
Senator Roscoe Conkling was the boss of the Stalwarts.
What is one way President Garfield angered the Stalwarts?
He replaced many of the political-machine-appointed officials.
Republican party faction led by senator roscoe conkling that opposed all attempts at civil service reform?
Stalwarts
