Which of the following was the main “spoil” in the spoils system?

a. money from the federal treasury
b. ownership of railroads
c. contracts from standard oil
d. positions in government

The correct answer is D) positions in government.

The main spoil of the spoils system is positions in government.

When the winning party in an election need to show its appreciation to the people who helped them during the political campaign, they also have to give something else to them and other close supporters of the party and the candidate such as positions in the government. It is like a reward for their help. So it’s true that the main spoil of the spoils system is positions in government.

the correct answer is c) colonies were taking active steps to resist british laws.

according to islamic belief there is only one god and muhammed is god´s messenger.

he was sent to introduce and instruct his people with god´s teachings : the 5 pillars of islamism. these are the five basic acts of islamic religious belief.

number one is the declaration of faith. this means there is only one god and one messenger.

number two is obligatory five prayers . number three is compulsory giving in order to achieve balance and encourage individual growth.

number five is fasting in the month of ramadan and the final number five pilgrimage to the mecca.