Chester A. Arthur
A. supported the Pendleton Act as part of civil service reform.
B. was a political novice when he assumed the presidency.
C. quickly replaced most of James Garfield's appointees.
D. upset reformers by supporting the political "spoils system."
E. had long been a fierce opponent of Roscoe Conkling.
Answer: A
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