America's Political Scandals in the Late 1800's: Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall Contributor(s): Brezina, Corona (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823942872 ISBN-13: 9780823942879 Publisher: Rosen Classroom OUR PRICE: $57.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2004 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political |
Dewey: 974.710 |
Series: Primary Sources of America's Industrial Society in the 19th |
Physical Information: 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. |