1. Election Of 1884
... much stronger then it was for the election campaign of 1884. Second event that was of the major importance occurred in 1883 when congress passed the Pendleton Act establishing civil service reform. In brief, "the Pendleton Act established a permanent Civil Service Commission of three members, appointed by the president. Around 14,000 jobs were placed under a merit system that required examinations for ... ...
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