What was Tammany Hall known for during the Gilded Age?

• Providing essential services to the immigrant and working-class communities

• Controlling New York City's politics and government

• Leading the Fusion Movement

• Investing in infrastructure projects

Who was the leader of Tammany Hall during the height of its power in the 1860s and early 1870s?

• George Washington Plunkitt

• George Washington

• William Tweed

• Boss Tweed

What was George Washington Plunkitt known for?

• Providing essential services to immigrants

• Leading the Fusion Movement

• Practicing 'honest graft'

• Challenging the dominance of Tammany Hall

What was a negative impact of the political machine in New York City during the Gilded Age?

• Facilitating the rapid growth and development of the city

• Providing essential services to the immigrant and working-class communities

• Controlling elections and manipulating the voting system

• Investing in infrastructure projects

What was the Fusion Movement's goal?

• To control New York City's politics and government

• To invest in infrastructure projects

• To challenge the dominance of Tammany Hall

• To provide essential services to the immigrant and working-class communities

What did the political machine provide to the immigrant and working-class communities in exchange for their political support?

• Investment in infrastructure projects

• Legal assistance and food and clothing during times of need

• Jobs, housing, and social support

• Control over elections and voting system

What did George Washington Plunkitt openly admit to using his political connections for?

• Providing essential services to immigrants

• Practicing 'honest graft'

• Leading the Fusion Movement

• Challenging the dominance of Tammany Hall

What was one of the positive impacts of the political machine in New York City during the Gilded Age?

• Stifling political competition and democratic processes

• Investing in infrastructure projects

• Controlling elections and manipulating the voting system

• Providing essential services to the immigrant and working-class communities