
Politics in Gilded Age 2023 Quiz
Authored by Jamie Hall
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who controlled the activities of the political party in a city?
Churches
Political bosses
Businessmen
Immigrants
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the most famous 'boss' of a political machine?
William 'Boss' Tweed
Leonardo DiCaprio
Thomas Nast
Tammany Hall
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did political machines often use to ensure their election victory?
Construction projects
Bribes to businesses
Loyalty of voters
Election fraud
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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