Political Machines What is a Political Machine The

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Political Machines

Political Machines

What is a Political Machine? The continuing growth of cities created a new challenge

What is a Political Machine? The continuing growth of cities created a new challenge for city governments: Growing urban populations also required the expansion or new construction of bridges, parks, schools, streets, sewer systems, utility systems, fire, police and sanitation departments

With the support of very well-organized political parties, city council members and district

With the support of very well-organized political parties, city council members and district representatives took charge of city governments, These would be called Political Machines They oversaw new public services and, in many cases, pocketed money meant for the public works

Political Bosses Powerful political bosses managed these machines Political bosses dictated party positions on

Political Bosses Powerful political bosses managed these machines Political bosses dictated party positions on city ordinances and made deals with business leaders

Structure All work together To elect their Candidates & Ensure the success Of the

Structure All work together To elect their Candidates & Ensure the success Of the machine city boss ward bosses precinct captains precinct workers

More on Bosses • Got votes & money for political party in return for

More on Bosses • Got votes & money for political party in return for providing services or favors • Controlled city jobs, business licenses, influenced the courts

Examples

Examples

“Boss Tweed” * William M. Tweed was City Boss of Tammany Hall, the Democratic

“Boss Tweed” * William M. Tweed was City Boss of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Pol. Mach. in NY Led ring of corrupt politicians who defrauded New York City 1869 -1871

Tammany’s Corruption: One example: the courthouse scam Charged taxpayers $13, 000 for project that

Tammany’s Corruption: One example: the courthouse scam Charged taxpayers $13, 000 for project that cost $3, 000* Estimated Tweed stole from $30 million to $300 million Eventually indicted on (charged with) 120 counts of fraud and extortion

Synthesis What were Political Machines? What did they do? Why did they form?

Synthesis What were Political Machines? What did they do? Why did they form?

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