Was the spoils system an acceptable practice?
The Spoils system is a practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for working toward victory. I do not believe that this was an acceptable practice.
What was the purpose of Jackson’s spoils system?
The spoils system was instituted by Democratic President Andrew Jackson. “To the victor goes the spoils” meant that every government job belonged to the party in power. This drawing was meant to depict Jackson’s decision-making in appointing members of his party to government positions.
What are some cons of the spoils system?
Cons
- Provides jobs for political backers even if they were not qualified.
- Someone who is qualified but doesn’t support Andrew Jackson wont get any political jobs.
- Someone that doesn’t support the governments ruling may pretend that he supports Andrew Jackson to a political advantage.
What are spoils of the war?
(usually plural: spoils of war) goods, valuables, or other items taken by an army from an enemy.
What is considered spoils of war?
Definitions. (4) the term “spoils of war” means enemy movable property lawfully captured, seized, confiscated, or found which has become United States property in accordance with the laws of war.
What is a synonym for spoils of war?
Some common synonyms of spoils are booty, loot, plunder, prize, and spoil. While all these words mean “something taken from another by force or craft,” spoil, more commonly spoils, applies to what belongs by right or custom to the victor in war or political contest.
What does benefit mean in English?
1a : something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage discounted prices and other benefits of a museum membership The benefits outweigh the risks of taking the drug.
What does ravage mean?
Verb. ravage, devastate, waste, sack, pillage, despoil mean to lay waste by plundering or destroying. ravage implies violent often cumulative depredation and destruction.