What was the spoils system? a. jackson spoiled the presidency for those who would come after. b. jackson took land and treasures from native tribes. c. jackson removed all the corrupt government officials. d. jackson rewarded people with government appointments.

The correct answer is D.

A spoils system ( or patronage system ), is a practice where a political party, after a won election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters and friends as a reward for their support and working towards victory.

This practice began during the administration of President Andrew Jackson. He was very suspicious of his political opponents and didn't want any of them in his administration. His solution was to remove people from federal jobs and replace them with employees considered loyal to his administration.

Jackson's policy was controversial and bitterly denounced by his political opponents.

they remained in rural areas and worked at jobs such as lumbering or farming.