What practice became known as the spoils system? A. Supporters contributing money to support candidates in their campaigns.
B. Elected officials rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
C. The House of Representatives choosing the president..
D. Political party leaders choosing who will run in an election.

nothing certain is known about what happened, but it seems that the country declined gradually, perhaps due to bad government, or, more likely, due to a series of bad harvests, which resulted in widespread and recurrent famine.

study of past cultures

the government closely monitored its finances to avoid another financial collapse.

international economic development agencies harm poorer nations by encouraging them to serve as exporters to wealthier nations.