The Rise and Fall of Tammany Hall in New York City Politics

The Rise and Fall of Tammany Hall in New York City Politics

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History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Tammany Hall was a significant political force in New York City from 1789 to the 1950s, often aligning with the Democratic Party. It was known for its corruption, especially under leaders like William Boss Tweed, who was a major landowner and held various directorships. Despite its corrupt practices, Tammany Hall maintained popularity by aiding the city's poor and immigrants, particularly the Irish. Reform efforts occasionally diminished its power, but it persisted until the mid-20th century when figures like Fiorello LaGuardia and Franklin D. Roosevelt permanently weakened it. Tammany Hall's influence lingered until John V. Lindsay's mayoral term in 1966.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary political alignment of Tammany Hall?

Independent Party

Democratic Party

Green Party

Republican Party

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Italian immigrants

German immigrants

Irish immigrants

Chinese immigrants

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the most notable leader of Tammany Hall known for his corrupt influence?

Fiorello LaGuardia

Charles F. Murray

William 'Boss' Tweed

Richard F. Croker

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated range of money stolen by Boss Tweed according to later estimates?

$10 to $20 million

Up to $200 million

$25 to $45 million

$50 to $100 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Boss Tweed die in the Ludlow Street Jail?

1885

1880

1875

1878

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mayor, with the help of Franklin D. Roosevelt, weakened Tammany Hall's power?

Richard F. Croker

William 'Boss' Tweed

John V. Lindsay

Fiorello LaGuardia

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the efforts by Fiorello LaGuardia against Tammany Hall?

Tammany Hall's power was permanently weakened

Tammany Hall expanded its influence

Tammany Hall regained full power

Tammany Hall became a national party

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