1. Home
  2. / Roscoe Conkling
  3. / Who became president after Garfield's assassination and had a falling out with Roscoe?

Who became president after Garfield's assassination and had a falling out with Roscoe?

  • Grover Cleveland

  • James A. Garfield

  • Chester A. Arthur

  • Benjamin Harrison

Answer

Chester A. Arthur, who succeeded James Garfield after his assassination, faced a strained relationship with Roscoe Conkling, a prominent Republican senator from New York. Their differences stemmed from Arthur's independent approach to governance, which diverged from Conkling's strong influence within the party. This led to a bitter split, with Conkling resigning from the Senate and Arthur asserting his own leadership style.
Mastering the Legacy: The Roscoe Conkling Challenge

Mastering the Legacy: The Roscoe Conkling Challenge

Take the Roscoe Conkling Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox