Lincoln led the country during the Civil War to save the union and …. reconstruct the South
build the transcontinental railroad
give voting rights to all citizens
end slavery

how did the pendleton civil service act weaken the spoils system after president garfield died?

the act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.

the act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.

the act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.

the act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.