William “Boss” Tweed and Political Machines

William “Boss” Tweed and Political Machines

11th Grade

13 Qs

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William “Boss” Tweed and Political Machines

William “Boss” Tweed and Political Machines

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History

11th Grade

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Created by

Roby Mullins

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

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

Poverty

Illiteracy

Crime

Vice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

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

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Whig Party

Green Party

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

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

Jobs

Housing

Food

Medical care

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

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

Corruption

Forgery

Larceny

All of the above

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

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

New Jersey

Florida

Cuba

Spain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

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

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