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Question 1

Read the quotation. “[T]o the victor belong the spoils of the enemy.” In this quotation, Senator William Marcy was comparing politics to

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war.

Question 2

Which argument did supporters of the spoils system use?

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The spoils system promotes party loyalty.

Question 3

Which statment reveals the extent of William M. “Boss” Tweed’s influence over New York City government in the late 1800s?

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Tweed got his hand-picked candidates elected governor and mayor.

Question 4

What is a political machine?

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a political party organization that gives favors in exchange for votes

Question 5

Under the spoils system in federal and state government,

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elected officials appointed supporters to key positions.

Question 6

In the late 1800s, roads, buildings, and utilities were repaired in specific New York City neighborhoods when citizens

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voted for the political machine.

Question 7

In the late 1800s, political machines remained in power mostly by trading money and favors for

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votes.

Question 8

Who was the leader of the Tammany Hall political machine?

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William M. Tweed

Question 9

What was Tammany Hall’s role in government in New York City in the late 1800s?

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Tammany Hall was a political machine that stole money from the city treasury.

Question 10

What made it easy for people to hold office under the spoils system?

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There were few or no specific requirements for office holders.

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