Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed

Tammany Hall was a dominant political force in New York City from 1789 to the 1950s, closely aligned with the Democratic Party. It was known for its corrupt practices, especially under leaders like Boss Tweed, who was a major landowner and influential figure until his downfall in 1877. Despite its corruption, Tammany Hall gained support from immigrants, particularly the Irish. Efforts by reformers like Fiorello LaGuardia and Franklin D. Roosevelt eventually weakened its power, though it retained some influence until the 1960s.

When was Tammany Hall founded?

• 1950

• 1821

• 1905

• 1789

Which political party was Tammany Hall frequently aligned with?

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

Who was one of the infamous Tammany bosses?

• William 'Boss' Tweed

• John D. Rockefeller

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was a key factor in Tammany Hall's popularity?

• Its technological advancements

• Its educational reforms

• Its support for the city's poor

• Its military power

Which immigrant group forced Tammany Hall to admit them as members in 1817?

• Italian immigrants

• German immigrants

• Irish immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

What position did Boss Tweed first serve in?

• Governor of New York

• Mayor of New York

• U.S. Congressman

• Senator

How much was Boss Tweed estimated to have stolen?

• Between 1 and 5 million dollars

• Between 50 and 100 million dollars

• Between 5 and 10 million dollars

• Between 25 and 45 million dollars

Who helped weaken Tammany Hall's power on a permanent basis?

• John V. Lindsay

• Fiorello LaGuardia

• All of the above

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Until what year did Tammany Hall retain some of its local power base?

• 1950

• 1966

• 1978

• 1985

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