How did the spoils system affect President James Garfield and his successor Chester A. Arthur? write 2-3 sentences

Answer 1

The spoils system, which allowed political supporters to be appointed to government positions regardless of qualifications, played a role in the assassination of President James Garfield by a disappointed office seeker. After Garfield's death, his successor Chester A. Arthur worked towards civil service reform in an effort to end the corruption and cronyism associated with the spoils system.