Political Machines- Video Quizizz

What is the main role of a city boss in a political machine?

• To organize community events

• To oversee educational institutions

• To manage public transportation

• To control local services and select candidates

How did political machines primarily gain support from voters?

• By organizing sports events

• By providing jobs, housing, citizenship, etc.

• By giving free healthcare

• By offering free education

What illegal activity did political machines use to maintain power?

• Graft

• Legal lobbying

• Public debates

• Community service

Who was the leader of the most famous political machine, Tammany Hall?

• Thomas Nast

• Abraham Lincoln

• William Boss Tweed

• George Washington

What was the outcome of the public outrage against political machines?

• Expansion of Tammany Hall

• Increased political machine power

• Reform and a new era of politics

• More voter fraud