Stem
what message is the cartoonist making about the spoils
system?
it is a bad idea that would lead to corruption and abuse
of power
it is a good idea that would stop corruption and abuse of
power.
it is a good idea that would allow more qualified
officeholders to be appointed.
it is a bad idea that would let federal workers hold their
offices for life.

b

explanation:

the answer that best explains what happened to george washington at fort necessity, pennsylvania is : washington was attacked by the french but was able to negotiate with them to peacefully end fighting. the battle took place on july 3, 1754. the battle is considered as being the start of the french and indian war.

the quote by walter cronkite contributes to the central idea of the text by supporting the central idea. cronkite argues that what is deemed “right” for and in america may not be good for other countries. this supports the central idea of the text, that the vietnam war was unpopular in america for multiple reasons- including cronkite’s.