William “Boss” Tweed and Political Machines

What was one of the major problems faced by the poor in New York City during the Gilded Age?

• Poverty

• Illiteracy

• Crime

• Vice

Which political party did Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall control in New York City?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Green Party

What did Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall provide to immigrants in exchange for their votes?

• Jobs

• Housing

• Food

• Medical care

What was one of the ways in which Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall manipulated elections?

• Hiring people to vote multiple times

• Stuffing ballot boxes

• Bribing election inspectors

• All of the above

What was the main reason for Boss Tweed's arrest and indictment?

• Corruption

• Forgery

• Larceny

• All of the above

Where did Boss Tweed escape to while he was in jail?

• New Jersey

• Florida

• Cuba

• Spain

What was the main impact of political machines like Tammany Hall on city government and civil society?

• Undermining the rule of law

• Providing essential services

• Encouraging good government

• Promoting civil society

Who were the main targets of Progressive reformers in the early twentieth century?

• Bosses and political machines

• Immigrants

• Corrupt politicians

• Private charities

Before becoming known as “Boss” Tweed, William Tweed served briefly as

• Mayor of New York City

• Governor of New York

• Member of Congress

• Chair of the Board of Elections in New York

Tammany Hall’s treatment of immigrants who lived in New York City can be best described as

• Leading the fight for nativism

• Aiding immigrants with basic services

• Encouraging immigrants to live

• Exploiting immigrants for political gain