The Rise and Fall of Boss Tweed in 19th Century New York City

The Rise and Fall of Boss Tweed in 19th Century New York City

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the rise and fall of Boss Tweed, a key figure in 19th century New York City known for his political corruption. Tweed rose to power through Tammany Hall, using it as a tool for corruption alongside his Tweed Ring. They embezzled millions from the city, leading to public outcry fueled by Thomas Nast's cartoons. Tweed was eventually arrested, escaped, and recaptured, dying in prison. His story serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition and corruption.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the profession of Boss Tweed before he entered politics?

Baker

Tailor

Chairmaker

Blacksmith

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political organization did Boss Tweed use to gain influence?

The Whig Party

Tammany Hall

The Republican Party

The Green Party

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were some of the key members of the Tweed Ring?

John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie

Cornelius Vanderbilt and J.P. Morgan

Thomas Nast and Harper

Peter B. Sweeney and Richard B. Connolly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money is estimated to have been stolen by the Tweed Ring?

$1 million to $10 million

$500 million to $1 billion

$30 million to $200 million

$5 million to $25 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Thomas Nast play in the downfall of Boss Tweed?

He created cartoons that exposed Tweed's corruption

He was a judge who sentenced Tweed

He was Tweed's lawyer

He was a member of the Tweed Ring

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's reaction to Thomas Nast's cartoons?

They supported Tweed even more

They were amused but indifferent

They ignored them

They were outraged and demanded action

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was Boss Tweed finally arrested and convicted?

1865

1873

1880

1890

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