Progressivism - Political Bosses

What period in American history is known as the Gilded Age?

• 1920s to 1940s

• 1900s to 1920s

• 1870s to 1890s

• 1850s to 1870s

Who were the Progressives?

• Politicians who supported political bosses

• Journalists who exposed corruption

• Reformers who wanted to improve American life

• Businessmen who profited from the Gilded Age

What did political bosses do?

• Drew cartoons to criticize corrupt politicians

• Exposed corruption through journalism

• Implemented reforms in education and transportation

• Controlled local work and demanded payoffs from businesses

Who was Thomas Nast?

• A Progressive reformer

• A political boss in New York

• A cartoonist who criticized corrupt politicians

• A journalist who exposed corruption

What was one of the main goals of the Progressives?

• To increase the power of political bosses

• To support political bosses

• To elect progressive political candidates

• To stop journalists from exposing corruption

What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

• To promote the interests of political bosses

• To expose social injustices and corporate corruption

• To support the expansion of the American empire

• To advocate for the return to a simpler agrarian lifestyle

The political boss who was beloved by the poor and immigrants.

The term that best describes political bosses.

• Corrupt
• Transparent
• Ethical
• Rude

Examine the first political cartoon about William "Boss" Tweed. Who does it appear William Tweed is giving something to?

• The immigrant population in the city

• The wealthy population in the city

• The poor population in the city

• The working class population in the city

Explain what Thomas Nast was trying to convey about Willam "Boss" Tweed.