1. Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed
Political Machines
Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed

2. Boss Tweed
William M. Tweed was the political boss of New York City in the late 19th century. He led the Democratic political machine from his headquarters at Tammany Hall.

3. Political Corruption
He controlled politics by controlling the polling places where people voted. And using patronage and graft to build his political machine.

4. $13 Million! Who is to Blame!
The best example of corruption and graft was the NYC Court House –
Pre-construction estimated cost was $250,000
Final cost…
$13 Million!

5. Thomas Nast’s Political Cartoons

6. “Let us PREY!”

7. Arrested and convicted of corruption, Tweed died in prison in 1878.