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What was the first federal spending milestone reached during Harrison's term?

  • $500 million

  • $750 million

  • $1 billion

  • $2 billion

Answer

Due in large part to surplus revenues from tariffs, federal spending reached one billion dollars for the first time during Harrison's term. This spending issue contributed to the defeat of the Republicans in the 1890 midterm elections.
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