James A. Garfield

James Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, during the Gilded Age, and he did important things to help out the citizens of the U.S. James Garfield was a former Civil War general. Patronage, or, giving government jobs to loyal supporters, was something that was expected of elected officials at this time. The problem with this was that some of the people that were appointed jobs were not qualified. James Garfield wanted to change this. He followed in the footsteps of Rutherford B. Hayes

Kyera Dancy Mr.Stanley American History 9 January 2017 Rutherford B. Hayes Who is Rutherford B. Hayes? What did he do while in office? How well did he work with congress? How well did he work with foreign countries? How well did he help the American people? Did he keep the economy ordered and organized? Hayes was the 19th President of the United States, he only served one term as president from 1877 to 1881. He was involved in the ending of the reconstruction, the Dawes Act, The Great Railroad

Public Sentiments Concerning Chinese Immigration In 1852, there were over 20,000 Chinese immigrants living in California (Franks). Americans reacted very negatively to this influx, and their negative sentiments were made apparent in the California Supreme Court’s People v. Hall verdict, which rendered Chinese testimony unreliable. Then, in 1882, President Chester Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, a law that prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the United States (Foner, 651). From

attention both in historical records, and in public focus, First Ladies throughout the history of the United States have had much more influence and impact than they have been accredited. One such woman, Lucretia Garfield began, in her short term, to change the office of First Lady. Lucretia Garfield challenged the gender normatives of the Gilded Age, and she opened up her role for future First Ladies to exert their bold presence in the White House. Lucretia began her safari into the “world of men” at

key trials that he believes provide evidence for the government’s need to accept responsibility for what is done by its citizens. In, “The trial of Guiteau,” the reader learns about Charles J. Guiteau who was convicted in the killing of President Garfield. In this essay, Martí is adamant about ensuring that no one forgives the convicted murderer for his deed. In one sentence Martí states, “He does not arouse pity; he does not arouse forgiveness; he arouses no desire to excuse him” and goes on to say

Chester A. Arthur: The Ripple of American Politics For my presentation, I would like to present a president not known much in this time and age but one who, in 1880, made drastic changes to the American government. This man was Chester A. Arthur. The following material is what I have learned in American Government for only but one year, I have still learned more than what I already knew at the beginning of my high school career. I have gained a better understanding of the American political system

good for the world. James Garfield and Boo Radley are both mockingbirds because they both tried to make the world a better place, then they are expelled for their positive actions, and then they are finally their lives are exposed for their actions. James Garfield and Boo Radley both tried to make the world a better place. “Garfield sought to finally move forward with his agenda for civil service reform and other initiatives.” (History.com staff NP), This shows that Garfield only wanted to improve

A Critical Review: James A. Garfield Leadership James Abram Garfield, 20th President of United States was born on November 19, 1831 in Ohio. His father died when he was only 17 months old, raised by his mother he attended school and went to work in his home town. A good student, James Garfield developed himself as a great speaker and passionate debater while attending college in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Later on he preached in church and went on to teach at Eclectic institute, got married

turning brilliant colors of red, orange, and gold. The air was regaining its once familiar chill, and Halloween lights were once again making their appearance back along the gutters of the houses. For all seventh grade boys and girls attending James Garfield Middle School, in Youngstown, Maryland, this could only mean one thing; it was time for the famous annual seventh grade trip to Washington D.C. Every year the trip date always land exactly on Halloween and today’s date just happened to be October

the 20th president of the United States, James Garfield. President Garfield was the second president to be murdered while serving a term in office. This book is exceptional because of the historical context—it makes you feel as if Charles Guiteau is standing right in front of you with a gun pointed at the president. Personally, I never knew much about President Garfield, until I read Destiny of the Republic. The thing about this book is that Mr. Garfield is a person who I have come to love.