1. Political Machines

2. Political Corruption in Industrial Revolution
Many politicians chose to work with corrupt business men and corrupt gang leaders
Received $$ for campaigns
Got them the votes they needed  voter fraud
Affected every level of government
President  Congress  city gov’t

3. Political Machines
Political Machines were organizations controlled by a “boss” who exchange votes for political favors and/or money.
The most famous was Tammany Hall of NYC
Controlled by the infamous Boss Tweed
Corrupt but efficient
Provided a political voice for immigrants (especially the Irish)

4. Video – Take Notes!

5. Bias
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
How can you tell if something is biased?
Only shows one side of the issue
Relies on only one source
Uses language which characterizes a thing person or group as lesser
Purposefully misinterprets the evidence
Author has an agenda which would prejudice them against a certain thing person or group

6. Today’s Activity
Step 1 – Read the documents titled “Anti-Tammany Hall” and “Pro-Tammany Hall.”
Step 2 – Pick a side (pro or anti).
Step 3 - Use the documents to write a paragraph giving me at least THREE reasons to support your argument (why are you pro? Why are you anti?)
Must be in complete sentences.