Gilded Age Flashcards
1
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Political machines
A
Political organization in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses (usually campaign workers), who receive rewards for their efforts.
2
Q
Boss Tweed
A
American politician most notable for being the “boss” of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in politics.
3
Q
Immigration
A
Immigrants were being brought in through Angel and Ellis Island. Irish Immigrants came to America due to the potato famine that devastated Ireland. While other immigrants came for religious, political, and social freedom.
