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Gilded by Graft. Based on a true story by critically acclaimed writer D.J. Spreeman and special effects expert R.J. Wellner. What is it?. Graft : the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means
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Gilded by Graft Based on a true story by critically acclaimed writer D.J. Spreeman and special effects expert R.J. Wellner
What is it? • Graft: the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means • Political power to individual representatives and wealthy interest groups
How did it come to be? • William M. Tweed • Stole from government • Started the grafting movement
Effects • Debt • Drained money from local and national economy
Resolution? • Grafting Was never resolved • After tweed inspired the movement many others followed • George Plunkitt
Sources • www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/William-M.-Tweed • www.historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5030/ • http://www.apstudynotes.org/us-history/topics/gilded-age-scandal-and-corruption