Urban Political Machines and Immigrant Challenges in American Cities

Urban Political Machines and Immigrant Challenges in American Cities

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The lecture discusses urbanization and its challenges, focusing on the political responses to these issues. It highlights the role of urban political machines, particularly Tammany Hall, and the notorious Boss Tweed. The machines filled a power vacuum, providing jobs and services to immigrants but also fostering corruption. Despite their flaws, they contributed to city infrastructure and stability. The lecture concludes with the decline of these machines as government structures evolved.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges faced by newly arrived immigrants in urban areas?

Accessing higher education

Understanding local laws and customs

Finding rural employment

Learning advanced technology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ethnic group was disproportionately represented among the political bosses in urban machines?

Chinese

German

Irish

Italian

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key method used by political machines to maintain control over city jobs?

Merit-based hiring

Public elections

Patronage

Random selection

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one way political machines could profit from their control over city planning?

Donating to charities

Investing in public schools

Buying land before public projects were announced

Selling public land

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political machine is considered the most famous in American history?

Philadelphia Nativists

Boston Brahmins

Tammany Hall

Chicago Outfit

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the most infamous leader of Tammany Hall?

Al Capone

William M. Tweed

John D. Rockefeller

Andrew Carnegie

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

He was a judge in Tweed's trial

He was Tweed's lawyer

He illustrated cartoons exposing Tweed's corruption

He was a political ally

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