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Political Boss Project

His Story I once knew a political boss named Mr. Wiggins who ruled the city of Chicago. He was linked to the democratic party or what we call the political machine of the city. His job as ward leader was to make sure that the democratic candidate Mr. McMeans got elected.

His duties Each day Mr. Wiggins would go through the neighborhood doing good things for the poor immigrants of the neighborhood. Then on election day he would expect those he helped to vote for his candidate Mr. McMeans. In exchange for all those votes, Mr. McMeans would give city jobs to the friends of Mr. Wiggins.

End of Mr.Wiggins Then one day the Pendleton Act was passed by Congress. This set up the Civil Service Commission which set up competitive exams for city jobs. Mr. Wiggins was no longer able to offer jobs to his political supporters. That same year a woman named Jane Addams opened a settlement house in the city and immigrants were now able to get help from Ms. Addams. This led to the downfall of Mr. Wiggins as his power dwindled and he lost control of the city.

Political Cartoon Mr. Wiggins Chicago