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What was Tammany Hall’s role in government in New York City in the late 1800s?

A
Tammany Hall was a political machine that stole money from the city treasury.
B
Tammany Hall convinced leaders of political machines to help the poor.
C
Tammany Hall steered other political machines away from corruption.
D
Tammany Hall worked to reform government and put qualified people in office.
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What did President Jackson do when he was elected that was an example of the spoils system?

A
He replaced hundreds of government workers with his own supporters.
B
He supported the rigging of elections so that this own supporters would be elected to office.
C
He, along with his supporters, stole money from the federal treasury.
D
He cut hundreds of federal positions and did not replace them.
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In the late 1800s, roads, buildings, and utilities were repaired in specific New York City neighborhoods when citizens

A
voted for the political machine.
B
used the spoils system.
C
payed the machine.
D
did the repairs themselves.
4

What made it easy for people to hold office under the spoils system?

A
Exams to become a civil servant were easy to pass.
B
The civil service reforms strengthened the spoils system.
C
There were few or no specific requirements for office holders.
D
It was applauded when an official was removed from office.
5

Read the quotation.“[T]o the victor belong the spoils of the enemy.”In this quotation, Senator William Marcy was comparing politics to

A
sports.
B
business.
C
war.
D
peace.
6

People who opposed reform efforts led by President Garfield were called

A
Democrats.
B
Republicans.
C
Spoilists.
D
Stalwarts.
7

In the late 1800s, political machines remained in power mostly by trading money and favors for

A
votes.
B
kickbacks.
C
taxes.
D
bribes.
8

Which argument did supporters of the spoils system use?

A
The spoils system promotes fairness.
B
The spoils system promotes democracy.
C
The spoils system promotes party loyalty.
D
The spoils system promotes justice.
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How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act weaken the spoils system after President Garfield died?

A
The act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.
B
The act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.
C
The act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.
D
The act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.
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Who was the leader of the Tammany Hall political machine?

A
President Ulysses Grant
B
President James Garfield
C
William M. Tweed
D
Thomas Nast

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