Before revision: The passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act with the aid of "Half-Breed Republicans " furthered the aims of white supremacist Democrats to curtail patronage, which had been used by conservative "Stalwart" Republicans to socially and economically benefit blacks.
After revision: The passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act with the aid of "Half-Breed " furthered the aims of white supremacist Democrats to curtail patronage, which had been used by Republicans "Stalwart" Republicans to socially and economically benefit blacks.