Immigration and Big Business Test Review

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Which is the best example of a political machine?

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A political organization that uses corruption to buy and cheat votes

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Why did immigrants support Tammany Hall?

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They provided them with shelter, food, and jobs in return for votes.

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William "Boss" Tweed was known for what?

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Controlling elections, and giving favors away to immigrants to stay in control

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People that permanently move to a new country to live.

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immigrants

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Immigrants could not afford to live in apartments with high rent so they would live in these buildings

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tenements

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This New York politician was caught stealing money from his supporters.

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Boss Tweed

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Treating people in a cruel or harsh way instead of equally

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oppressive

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New England is to textiles as Pittsburgh is to-

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Steel

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Which picture is the best example of a textile?

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Which is NOT a reason immigrants came to America? Better opportunities, Adventure, Escape oppressive governments

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See the Statue of Liberty