| America's Political Scandals in the Late 1800's: Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall Contributor(s): Brezina, Corona (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823942759 ISBN-13: 9780823942756 Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $10.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2004 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: 974.710 |
| Series: America's Industrial Society in the 19th Century |
| Physical Information: 0.09" H x 7.06" W x 8.39" (0.18 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 73034 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |