2. Political Machines Immigration: section 3 Problems in the cities were handled by ________. –“most expensive, most inefficient, most corrupt” Why were they so unable to handle the issues? –Population in NYC increased 5x in one generation This absence of a responsible government led to the growth of the POLITICAL MACHINE. –one group controls all political activities in an area –Led by POLITICAL BOSS

4. Political machines worked on two levels: Provided… –Service to individuals - exchanged votes –Special treatment to businesses - exchanged $$ NYC Political Machine = TAMMANY HALL –Precinct Captain = Plunkitt –Party BOSS = TWEED

5. Who was supported political machines? Why? Machines known for GRAFT –Padding the vote –Padding the bill –Providing unnecessary jobs to friends (patronage) 3 Tables and 4 chairs = ? Brooms = ?

6. Who was hurt the most by the corruption? Who brought Tweed down & how did he do it? –THOMAS NAST by… using political cartoons Why were the cartoons so effective? –People who couldn’t read English could understand general message of pictures