Weekly President's Course: Week 21: Chester Arthur

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Weekly President's Course Week 21: Chester Arthur From Martin Kelly, your Guide to American History Chester Arthur, the Gentleman Boss, became the President upon Garfield's assassination at the hands of a disgruntled civil servant who was denied a job under the spoils system. Therefore, Arthur was a strong supporter of the Pendleton Act that initiated the modern civil service system. Chester Arthur - Fast Facts Begin your study of Chester Arthur with these fast facts. Chester Arthur Biographical Sketch If you want to learn more about Arthur, read this in depth biographical sketch. In His Own Words This page of quotes helps you learn more about Arthur through his own words. More on Arthur's Time in Office Order of Presidential Succession Arthur took over after President James Garfield was assassinated. Here is the order of Presidential Succession that is called upon whenever a death occurs in the presidency. Immigration to the United States The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 suspended all Chinese immigration for a period of ten years. Read about this and other important historical events related to Immigration here. This email is written by: Martin Kelly American History Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Weekly President's Course' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement