Politics in Gilded Age 2023 Quiz

What was the goal of political machines?

• To gain political support and money

• To provide necessary city services

• To control local governments

• To help immigrants find housing and jobs

Who controlled the activities of the political party in a city?

• Churches

• Political bosses

• Businessmen

• Immigrants

What services did political machines provide in exchange for votes and money?

• All of the above

• Fire and police services

• Sewage and water services

• Transportation services

What factors led to the rise of political machines?

• Overwhelmed private charities

• Lack of necessary city services

• All of the above

• Rapid growth of cities

Who was the most famous 'boss' of a political machine?

• William 'Boss' Tweed

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Thomas Nast

• Tammany Hall

What did political machines often use to ensure their election victory?

• Construction projects

• Bribes to businesses

• Loyalty of voters

• Election fraud

What illegal activity did political machines engage in for personal gain?

• Graft and kickbacks

• Granting favors to businesses

• Naturalization of immigrants

• Construction of public buildings

What did Thomas Nast do to expose the corruption of Boss Tweed?

• All of the above

• Organized protests against Tammany Hall

• Drew negative pictures of Tweed

• Wrote articles in newspapers

What was the outcome of Boss Tweed's trial?

• He was sentenced to prison

• He paid a fine and retired from politics

• He escaped and became a fugitive

• He was acquitted of all charges

What was the main method used by political machines to maintain their power?

• Through military force

• By providing public services

• Through religious influence

• By controlling the media