b. What was the "Whiskey Ring"? What was Grant's wish?
c. What troubles arose in the South? Could they have been avoided?
§§457, 458.--a. Why was there a dispute about the election of 1876? How was it settled?
b. Was it wise to let the Southerners work out their questions for themselves or not? Why?
§§459, 460.--a. Compare the panic of 1873 with that of 1877 explaining the likenesses and differences.
b. Why was opposition to the nomination of Grant so strong?
c. Who were nominated? Who was elected?
§§461.--a. What was the cause of Garfield's murder?
b. Why is Civil Service Reform so difficult?
c. What is meant by the "Merit System"? Do you consider such a system better or worse than the Spoils System? Why?