William “Boss” Tweed and Political Machines

What was the main reason for Boss Tweed's arrest and indictment?

• Corruption

• Election Fraud

• Kickbacks

• All of the above

Progressive reformers in Congress tried to reform the spoils system by creating a Civil Service Commission to test all applicants for Civil Service jobs.

• The Oregon System

• Wisconsin Idea

• Pendleton Act

• The 17th Amendment

Progressive governor of Wisconsin Robert La Folette pressured his legislature to require each party to hold direct primary called the "Wisconsin Idea."

• It allowed voters to add questions to state ballots called innitiatives

• It allowed voters to choose their own candidates instead of party bosses and state conventions

• It allowed voters to recall incompetent or corrupt officials

• It allowed voters to vote directly for Senators in their state

The Oregon System to allow voters to create laws with the initiative, the referendum, and to be able to recall elected officials, along with the 17th Amendment to vote directly for U.S. Senators

• Gave voters more power in the electoral system

• Reduced voter input

• Gave more power to political machines

• was hated by Progressive Reformers

What was one of the ways in which Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall manipulated elections?

• Hiring people to vote multiple times

• Stuffing ballot boxes

• Bribing election inspectors

• All of the above

Powerful Organizations linked to political parties that controlled local government in many cities in the late 19th century.

• Trust

• Corporations

• Commissions

• Political Machines

What did Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall provide to immigrants in exchange for their votes?

• Jobs & Services

• Housing

• Food

• Medical care

Which political party did Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall control in New York City?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Green Party

What was the main impact of political machines like Tammany Hall on city government and civil society?

• Undermining the rule of law

• Providing essential services

• Encouraging good government

• Promoting civil society

Tammany Hall’s treatment of immigrants who lived in New York City can be best described as

• Leading the fight for nativism

• Aiding immigrants with basic services for votes

• Encouraging immigrants to live

• Exploiting immigrants for political gain