The Rivalry of Morresy and Bill the Butcher

The Rivalry of Morresy and Bill the Butcher

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the conflict between Morresy and Bill the Butcher?

A dispute over territory in the city

A political clash during election season

A rivalry over control of New York's Five Points

A personal vendetta over past insults

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tactic did Bill the Butcher and the Bowery Boys plan to use at the polling place?

Blocking the ballot box and threatening voters

Offering free food to voters

Bribing voters

Spreading false rumors about the candidates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Tammany Hall plan to ensure a 'fair' election?

By organizing a public debate between candidates

By hiring more security at polling stations

By increasing voter awareness campaigns

By recruiting Morresy to remove Pool and stuff ballot boxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was William P's reaction upon realizing he was outnumbered at the polling station?

He called for reinforcements

He decided to fight despite the odds

He negotiated a truce with Morresy

He retreated to avoid humiliation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of Pool's retreat in the eyes of his gang?

It was seen as a strategic move

It was celebrated as a wise decision

It was considered worse than losing a fight

It was viewed as a temporary setback