| America's Political Scandals in the Late 1800's Contributor(s): Brezina, Corona (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823940217 ISBN-13: 9780823940219 Publisher: Rosen Young Adult OUR PRICE: $27.67 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: December 2003 Annotation: William "Boss" Tweed was a powerful, corrupt Democrat during the second half of the 19th century. Through bribes and payoffs, he controlled the government and stole millions of dollars from New York City. Though there is little question that he and his Tammany Hall cohorts were far from honest, Tammany Hall controlled the city's government for years. But "Boss" Tweed also helped millions of immigrants as they worked to adjust to their new home and become American citizens. He gave them city jobs and provided food and fuel to help them survive. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002153977 |
| Series: Life in the New American Nation |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 7.26" W x 8.94" (0.60 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 73034 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |