James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield was an American politician who served as the nineteenth Chancellor of America from 1882 to 1886. Following the Chancellory of Joel Parker, Garfield attempted to expand on the enfranchisement of the common American people. A champion of education, he sought to bring upon free universal education to all citizens, including that of minorities. However, he managed to garner little support from the Whig Party for this measure, and recieved lack luster support from his own Unionist Party. However, Garfield was well liked among the American citizenry.

Garfield also signed many economic reforms into law. Many immigrants coming in to the Kingdom of America began to be taxed, as well as a relief from economic tariffs was enacted. Despite his best efforts, the kingdom saw another econmic crisis beginning in 1884 from a banking crash. This was due to embezzlement from a large banking institution, leading to the failure of more than 100 banks. This economic situation would ultimately lead to his decision to not run for re-election as his Premier of the Senate, Thomas F. Bayard, would win election.

Garfield would remain prominent member of the Unionist party. He would be a vocal opponent of the annexation of the Kingdom of Hawaii after the overthrow in 1893.

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Reign

As Chancellor of America: 1882 - 1886
Preceded by: Joel Parker
Succeeded by: Thomas F. Bayard

Contacts & Relations

Monarchs:
Edward I

Previously Held Ranks & Titles

• Chancellor of America

Life

1831 1900 69 years old