DB - Political Machines and Progressive Era

What was the approximate time period of the Progressive Era in America?

• 1776-1800

• 1860-1870

• 1877-1920

• 1945-1960

What was a political machine during the Progressive Era?

• A new type of industrial machinery used in factories.

• An organization within a political party that controlled votes to maintain power.

• A group of inventors working to improve government efficiency.

• A secret society dedicated to overthrowing the government.

How did political machines primarily maintain control and loyalty?

• By threatening citizens with violence.

• By offering jobs and services to certain groups and people.

• By publishing propaganda in newspapers.

• By holding public debates and winning arguments.

Which political machine was arguably the most well-known or infamous in New York City?

• The Chicago Outfit

• The Boston Tea Party

• Tammany Hall

• The Philadelphia Ring

Who was the leader of Tammany Hall in New York City during the 1860s and 1870s?

• Andrew Jackson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas Nast

• William "Boss" Tweed

Which U.S. President is credited with originating the spoils system?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• James Garfield

What was the primary purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883?

• To establish a national park system.

• To regulate railroad monopolies.

• To reform the civil service system by requiring tests for federal jobs.

• To grant women the right to vote.