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In which year was the trader post scandal at Fort Sill that led to Belknap's sudden resignation and impeachment?

  • 1876

  • 1875

  • 1871

  • 1869

Answer

The trader post scandal at Fort Sill, Oklahoma led to the resignation and impeachment of William Belknap, Secretary of War under President Ulysses S. Grant in 1876. Belknap was accused of selling trading post leases to friends at a reduced rate and pocketing the difference. The scandal led to the resignation of Belknap, who was later impeached by the House of Representatives but acquitted by the Senate.
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