CHESTER A ARTHUR

DOMESTIC ISSUES

• Arthur tried to lower tariff rates. Arthur signed the Tariff Act of 1883.
• Chester Arthur signed the Edmunds Act that banned bigamists and polygamists from voting and holding office.
• The Arthur Administration created the first Federal immigration law.

FOREIGN POLICY AND ISSUES

• Taxed immigrants 50 cents
• To enter the U.S
• Allowed chinese to enter with no restrictions
• Immigrants were getting angry

PERSONAL LIFE

• 21st president
• Dob- October 5, 1829
• Spouse- Ellen Lewis
• Died- November 18' 1886

OPINION

• Good president
• Accomplished many things
• Signed the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act into lawand strongly enforced its provisions