William “Boss” Tweed and Political Machines

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Roby Mullins
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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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