Grover Cleveland's 1884 Presidential victory was due in part to the defection of several politicians from the Republican party, who became known as:
A. Mugwumps
B. Halfbreeds
C. Lugchumps
D. Muggles
E. Stalwarts
Ans: A. Mugwumps
The Mugwumps were a group of politicians that defected to the Democratic party, having decided that the Republican party was too corrupt. The corruption is in reference to the concept of the 'spoils system', where recently elected officials would hand out positions to supporters after election, rather than choose those best fit for the job.
Political Science
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