Political Machines and the Spoils System
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a political machine?
An organization within a political party that controls administrative and political control over a city, county, or state
A system of government jobs and contracts given to political supporters
A group of corrupt politicians and businessmen who exploit the government for personal gain
A commission that oversees the appointment of civil service positions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was the main method used by political machines to maintain control and loyalty?
Offering jobs and services to certain groups and people within the community
Accepting bribes and payments from business owners and landlords
Making large campaign contributions to political machines
Arranging government contracts for businessmen
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was one common practice of political machines and corrupt politicians?
Accepting bribes or payments to overlook poor working conditions or housing code violations
Charging enormous amounts for government jobs and receiving kickbacks
Collecting illegal funds through illegal payments and corruption
All of the above
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who was the leader of the infamous political machine known as Tammany Hall?
William Tweed
Boss Tweed
Thomas Nast
Ulysses S Grant
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was the main goal of Progressive leaders in relation to political machines?
To expose their corruption and illegal practices
To support and strengthen their power
To become members of the political machines
To receive government contracts and jobs
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was the spoil system or patronage system?
A system of government jobs and contracts given to political supporters
An organization within a political party that controls administrative and political control over a city, county, or state
A commission that oversees the appointment of civil service positions
A group of corrupt politicians and businessmen who exploit the government for personal gain
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who attempted to make changes to the spoil system during his presidency?
Rutherford B Hayes
James Garfield
Chester A Arthur
All of the above
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