Gangs of New York

Why does the movie open with a fight between the newly-arriving immigrants led by Priest Vallon, and the older immigrants called natives, led by William Cutting?

• The two groups belong to different Christian faiths.

• Both groups are struggling to control limited resources.

• All new immigrant groups suffer discrimination.

• All of the above.

As shown in the film, describe living conditions for many immigrants in 19th century New York.

• modest but comfortable

• very modern

• cramped and dirty

• affordable

Bill the Butcher says, "They vote the way their king and the man in the pointy hats tell them to vote.” Who is he talking about?

• the President

• The city boss

• the mayor

• the pope

Why did the butcher and his followers call themselves natives?

• They were born in the U.S.

• They all had Native American roots

• native meant landowners

• none of the above

What happened to Priest Vallon's son after he was killed by the butcher?

• he was adopted by his fathers supporters

• he was sent back to Ireland to live with his mother

• he was sent to reform school until he was an adult

• he went to work for the butcher

Why did Boss Tweed tell the butcher that he went to the docks every day to give food and help to the immigrants as they came off the boat?

• it was a good Christian thing to do

• the law required city officials to help the poor

• it was his mission to unify all the people of New York

• he wanted to use their vote to maintain his power

You did not have to serve the army when you were drafted if you

• were the only son in your family.

• paid $300 to get out of service.

• promised to enroll in college.

• all of the above

Boss Tweed has men hanged in the town square because

• he feels he needs to show he is tough on crime

• the corruption is so great, it does not matter who is guilty and who is innocent

• it would be a good show and would please the public

• all of the above

How did the U.S. get new immigrants to fight in the Civil War?

• gave them citizenship

• soldiers pay was higher than factory worker pay

• immigrants were fiercely anti-slavery

• none of the above

How does Boss Tweed get Amsterdam Vallon to persuade the Irish to vote for Tammany candidates?

• He bribes him with cash

• He threatens to reveal Vallon's secret

• He allows Irish candidates to run for political positions

• He promotes tax cuts for Irish workers