The Pendleton Civil Service Act made government employment based on merit instead of political affiliation. This act was passed on Jan. 16, 1883. It was pushed by the demand for reform in the post civil war society. People believed that the civil employment was unfair.
Historical Figures
- Sen. George H. Pendleton - Senator who sponsored the act and assisted in its passing.
The Civil Service act was a huge step in the neutrality of out government. The act reduced discrimination based on political affiliation and made government employment fair.
Artifact
An artists depiction of the Civil Service Act
Sources
"Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Pendleton Act (1883)." Our Documents -. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Pendleton Civil Service Act." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Pendleton Act (1883)." Our Documents -. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Pendleton Civil Service Act." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
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