Ulysses S. Grant’s administration was known for;
B. Political corruption
Corruption was very common in business and politics in post-war America. Many corrupt officials in Grant administration had already undergone the embarrassment of a slew of scandals;
- Credit Mobilier Scandal
- Sanborn Contracts
- Whiskey Ring
- Navy Contracts
- Emma Silver Mine
In the elections of 1876, the Democrats attempted to impeach the president.