President Chester A. Arthur _______________________.
A. opposed all attempts to lower tariff rates on manufactured goods
B. resisted any and all regulation of the railroad industry
C. advocated service reform by signing the Pendleton Civil Service Act
D. greatly strengthened the United States Navy
Answer: C
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