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Margaret [11]
3 years ago
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what was the role of the political machine in cities? How did they function? Who was Tweed and Tammany? apush

Social Studies
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krok68 [10]3 years ago
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Answer: The political machine is made up of a political group with a boss who controls the affairs of the group and canvasses enough votes to be politically relevant. This allows him control the political affairs of his country.

Explanation:

The role of a Political Machine was to help secure the vote for their candidates during elections. This group operated on the basis of Hierarchy.

Tammany Hall was of the Democratic Party machine. His control was felt in New York City where he was also known for his role in securing political positions for the Irish citizens.

William M. Tweed was the boss of Tammany Hall. He held very prominent positions some of which include being the Director of The Tenth National Bank, and The Eric Railroad. He was also a board member of The Harlem Gas Light company, Third Avenue Railway Company and, Brooklyn Bridge Company. He served in the United States House of Representatives in 1852 as well as the New York Senate in 1867.

Through his financial prowess, he controlled voters while assuring them jobs. He was politically and financially corrupt and was eventually convicted for crime. He died while in custody.

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