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APUSH Review: Tammany Hall and “Boss” Tweed

Learn all about Tammany Hall and its leader "Boss" Tweed, the notorious political machine that dominated New York City politics in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore the concept of graft and its impact on American politics, as well as the downfall of Tweed and the influence of Tammany Hall on progressive reforms. This video provides essential information and exam tips for success in APUSH.

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APUSH Review: Tammany Hall and “Boss” Tweed

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  1. www.Apushreview.com APUSH Review: Tammany Hall and “Boss” Tweed Everything You Need To Know About Political Machines and “Boss” Tweed To Succeed In APUSH

  2. Tammany Hall was established in the late 18th century • Influential in the election of 1800 • What was it? • It was a “Political Machine” • Organization that held tremendous influence in NYC • Encouraged the public to vote for Tammany “men” • Rewarded voters with patronage • Rewarded voters with patronage • Many mayors of NYC, and even governors of NY were Tammany “men” • Held tremendous influence throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries Background Info on Tammany Hall

  3. What is graft? • Using political power for a personal gain • “Honest Graft” • Using inside information for personal gain • George Washington Plunkitt • “Dishonest Graft” • Stealing, bribery, etc. • William “Boss” Tweed There's an honest graft, and I'm an example of how it works. I might sum up the whole thing by sayin': "I seen my opportunities and I took 'em." Just let me explain by examples. My party's in power in the city, and it's goin' to undertake a lot of public improvements. Well, I'm tipped off, say, that they're going to layout a new park at a certain place. I see my opportunity and I take it. I go to that place and I buy up all the land I can in the neighborhood. Then the board of this or that makes its plan public, and there is a rush to get my land, which nobody cared particular for before.Ain't it perfectly honest to charge a good price and make a profit on my investment and foresight? Of course, it is. Well, that's honest graft. Graft

  4. Most famous member of Tammany Hall • “Tweed Ring” • Stole up to $200 million from NYC • High contracts for friends and workers • Thomas Nast • Influential political cartoonist • Staunch critic of Tweed and Tammany Hall • Samuel Tilden • Played a key role in Tweed’s downfall • Helps catapult him to the Democratic nomination in 1876 (Compromise of 1877) William “Boss” Tweed

  5. Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire • March 25, 1911 • Worst workplace disaster in NYC history until 9/11 • 100+ workers (mostly women) died • Tammany Hall played an instrumental role in new workplace laws • Progressive political changes like the secret ballot weakened the influence of political machines By the 1960s, Tammany was no longer in power Tammany Hall in the early 20th Century

  6. Essay Topics: • Not likely on Tammany Hall itself • Rather, it could be included into politics during The “Gilded Age” • Tips for Multiple-Choice questions: • Be familiar with political cartoons and Boss Tweed • Don’t sleep on Thomas Nast • Be able to identify the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire as well • Good Luck! Test Tips

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