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According to the readings, would you consider life in the cities during the Gilded Age to be a positive or negative experience Defend your opinion .
Answer:
Boss Tweed, in full William Magear Tweed, erroneously called William Marcy Tweed, (born April 3, 1823, New York, New York, U.S.—died April 12, 1878, New York), American politician who, with his “Tweed ring” cronies, systematically plundered New York City of sums estimated at between $30 million and $200 million.
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Born: April 3, 1823 New York City New York
Died: April 12, 1878 (aged 55) New York City New York
Political Affiliation: Democratic Party
Tweed was a bookkeeper and a volunteer fireman when elected alderman on his second try in 1851, and the following year he was also elected to a term in Congress. He gradually strengthened his position in Tammany Hall (the executive committee of New York City’s Democratic Party organization), and in 1856 he was elected to a new, bipartisan city board of supervisors, after which he held other important positions in the city government. Meanwhile, he managed to have his cronies named to other key city and county posts, thus establishing what became the Tweed ring. By 1860 he headed Tammany Hall’s general committee and thus controlled the Democratic Party’s nominations to all city positions. In that same year he opened a law office through which he received large fees from various corporations for his “legal services.” He became a state senator in 1868 and also became grand sachem (principal leader) of Tammany Hall that same year. Tweed dominated the Democratic Party in both the city and the state and had his candidates elected mayor of New York City, governor, and speaker of the state assembly.
In 1870 Tweed forced the passage of a new city charter creating a board of audit by means of which he and his associates could control the city treasury. The Tweed ring then proceeded to milk the city through such devices as faked leases, padded bills, false vouchers, unnecessary repairs, and overpriced goods and services bought from suppliers controlled by the ring. Vote fraud at elections was rampant. While addressing later corruption in St. Louis in a 1902 article for McClure’s magazine called “Tweed Days in St. Louis,” Lincoln Steffens and Claude H. Wetmore wrote:
The Tweed regime in New York taught Tammany to organize its boodle business; the police exposure taught it to improve its method of collecting blackmail.
Toppling Tweed became the prime goal of a growing reform movement. Exposed at last by The New York Times, the satiric cartoons of Thomas Nast in Harper’s Weekly, and the efforts of a reform lawyer, Samuel J. Tilden, Tweed was tried on charges of forgery and larceny. He was convicted and sentenced to prison (1873) but was released in 1875. Rearrested on a civil charge, he was convicted and imprisoned, but he escaped to Cuba and then to Spain. Again arrested and extradited to the United States, he was confined again to jail in New York City, where he died.
Thomas Nast: Boss Tweed and the Tweed ring
Thomas Nast: Boss Tweed and the Tweed ring
Boss Tweed and the Tweed ring depicted as a group of vultures by cartoonist Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly, September 23, 1871.
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Thomas Nast: “The Tammany Tiger Loose”
Thomas Nast: “The Tammany Tiger Loose”
Political cartoon by Thomas Nast critical of Boss Tweed's machinations in Tammany Hall, published in Harper's Weekly, November 11, 1871.
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Thomas Nast: “Naturalization Mill”
Thomas Nast: “Naturalization Mill”
“Naturalization Mill,” a cartoon by Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly, October 24, 1868.
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Thomas Nast: Tammany Hall politics
Thomas Nast: Tammany Hall politics
Tammany Hall politics depicted in a cartoon by Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly, November 25, 1871.
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Describe the rise of democratic reform in Russia
Answer:i think you ate russian so the democtaic mom had to decsibe it
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Which TWO statements demonstrate how the two-party political system supports a democratic form of government?
The two-party system assures at least two candidates with differing ideas will run at local, state, or national levels
.
The two-party system prevents third parties from disrupting elections.
The two-party system allows for a range of ideas within the political spectrum: left, center, and right.
The two-party system requires voters to commit to one party or the other.
The statement that shows how the two-party political system supports a democratic form of government includes, "The two-party system assures at least two candidates with different ideas will run at local, state, or national levels."
This is true because having the candidates have different ideas across all levels of government is a form of democratic principle. These different ideas were formed from varying citizens' choices and what could benefit them.
Also, the other statement that shows how the two-party political system supports a democratic form of government is that "the two-party system allows for a range of ideas within the political spectrum: left, center, and right."
This also enhances democratic principles as different voices, opinions and choices would be considered and decided upon.
Hence, in this case, it is concluded that the correct answer is options A and C.
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2.) Timber or wood so they could build more houses
3.)Timber (again) as it will skyrocket over the following years as more people move here and need houses
What are 4 causes and effects of industrialization on immigrants?
Answer:
generally more willing to accept lower wages and inferior working conditions than native born workers
Can someone answer one or two questions that are not answered I need help and I’d highly appreciate if you can help me:)
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Explanation:
1)the protestant reformation was a reform in england during the 15th century it was made by king henry viii against the pope this reform changed the religion of england from catholics to protestants
2) European catholic Christians were angry and started a counted reformation in 1533 but they failed and england became a protestant country.
What invention cause nomadic people to build permanent settlements?
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Answer:
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Explanation:
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AgricultureThe development of agriculture resulted in people creating permanent settlements. Ancient people started to domesticate animals (the cow and pig for example) and invent new tools, like the plow, which made farming easier. Since there was a surplus of food in the villages, many people could pursue other jobs.
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Is this statement true of false explain:
Although the term "privacy" does not appear in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights, scholars have interpreted several Bill
of Rights provisions as an indication that James Madison and Congress sought to protect a common-law right to privacy as
it would have been understood in the late eighteenth Century: a right to be free of government intrusion into our personal
life, particularly within the bounds of the home.
O True
O False
Answer:
I believe the answer would be true. I hope this helps you! :D
Answer: True
Explanation:
privacy is never mentioned in the constitution, but it is implied that privacy should be protected.
What are 2 similarities between Hispanic culture and American culture ?
Explanation:
Both countries believe in the value of education, both teach the same subjects, many of the clothes we wear are the same as well as similar food and a value of religion plus much of American and Mexican culture blend together in certain places in the US which also makes the transition to American culture easier.Answer:
the two countries believe in the value of education
and teach the same subjects in school and college
and the clothes fashion are kinda same
and food is similler .
what was the main role of the US women who served in Europe during World War I
Answer:
Replacing the men who were in the war and contributing to socio-economic and political development.
Explanation:
With millions of men away from home, women filled manufacturing and agricultural positions on the home front. Others provided support on the front lines as nurses, doctors, ambulance drivers, translators and, in rare cases, on the battlefield.
why was dividing powers so important to the colonists
will give Brainliest Select two sentences which demonstrate that it was difficult to get states to ratify the Constitution.
Question 1 options:
"Because of their experiences with the British government, the colonists had limited the power of the United States central government under the Articles."
"After more than two years of discussions, James Madison proposed amendments, or additions, to the Constitution that would protect a citizen's rights."
"It soon became clear that some states—especially big states such as Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia—were not ready to adopt the Constitution."
"Respected people, or delegates, from all the colonies except for Rhode Island met in Philadelphia in 1787 to create a new constitution."
"The list included the right to speak freely, to worship freely, to have fair searches, and to have a trial by jury."
Answer:
C and D.
Explanation:
C: "It soon became clear that some states—especially big states such as Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia—were not ready to adopt the Constitution.”
D: “After more than two years of discussions, James Madison proposed amendments, or additions, to the Constitution that would protect a citizen’s rights.”
This increased during the Roosevelt administration as the federal government expected reforms
to stabilize the economy
A: parity
B: FDIC
C: federal deficit
D: National Labor Relations Board
Answer:
What is C: federal deficit
Explanation:
Why did Europeans look to africa for a source of lador to use in the americas?
A. Indigenous people's resistance made it impossible for Europeans to work with them
B. Africans were willing to work for lower wages than indigenous peoples were
C. Europeans already had the respect and trust of African laborers
D. European diseases wiped out much of the indigenous labor force
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Would you want to be president immediately after George Washington? Why or why not?
Answer:
no because of democracy
Answer:
no
Explanation:
I wont want to be the president because of the democratic state of the country at that time
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose ratification of the Constitution?
O
They considered its income taxes to be too high.
о
They feared the new government would threaten individual rights
They thought the nation needed a monarch to provide greater stability
They believed the new government would not strong enough to overcome its challenges.
Answer:
They feared the new government would threaten idividual rights.
Explanation:
what is the economy of east river valley??
Answer: The East River itself was used as natural boundary point by the early surveyors dividing up the many grants of land given to the pioneers. Plots ranging from 100 to 500 acres were established along the riverbank and expending in a rectangle shape upwards to the valley hills and beyond. In the year 1784, our major East River towns of New Glasgow ...
Explanation:
Constitutional Democracy: Federalism: Question 6
Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the supremacy
of federal law over state law in the event of a conflict between the two?
a
Select one:
Brown v. Board of Education
O Marbury v. Madison
O Mapp v. Ohio
O
Gibbons v. Ogden
Answer:
i think its mapp v. ohio but it could be gibbons v. ogden
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5. What type of person would enjoy a career in education? (1 point)
O someone who enjoys working by himself
O someone who enjoys working short hours and having summers off
O someone who loves to work with others and help them learn new things
O someone who is interested in advancing in his career field and becoming rich
Answer: number 2
Explanation:
Drag and drop the tiles to match the topics to the Supreme Court cases.
limits freedom
of speechsupports antitrust
regulationprotects workers
rights
Answer:
In Lochner v. New York (1905) = protecting workers rights
In Schenck v. United States (1919) =limits freedom of speech
In Northern = supports antitrust
Explanation:
it was right
how did some american leaders view latin american colonies and their struggles for independence
How was nationalism reflected in court decisions and diplomacy?
Answer:Industrial workers faced unsafe and unsanitary conditions, long work days, and low wages. They often attempted to form unions to bargain for better conditions, but their strikes were sometimes violently suppressed.
Explanation:
The working conditions in factories were often harsh. Hours were long, typically ten to twelve hours a day. Working conditions were frequently unsafe and led to deadly accidents. Tasks tended to be divided for efficiency's sake which led to repetitive and monotonous work for employees.
Which statement is true about Cuba's leadership?
Cuba is led by the people's elected representatives in the legislature.
Cuba is led by Cuba's Prime Minister and National Assembly.
Cuba is led by the Communist Party and Cuba's President.
Answer:
Cuba is led by the Communist Party (Partido Comunista de Cuba PCC) and Cuba's president (Díaz-Canel)
Quick i need help!!!!!!! What is one way that the water cycle
affects weather!!! HELP
the intensity of climate
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Answer: Napata became independent. Looks like you got it
Explanation:
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Answer:
The Egyptian calendar was broken down as follows:
One week was ten days.
Three weeks was one month.
Four months was one season.
Three seasons and five holy days was one year.
The first season - was called Akhet, which means flood or inundation. It included the months of Tekh, Menhet, Hwt-Hrw, and Ka-Hr-Ka.
The second season - was called Proyet, which means emergence. Its months were Sf-Bdt, Redh Wer, Redh Neds, and Renwet.
The third season - was called Shomu, which means low water. The names of its months were Hnsw, Hnt-Htj, Ipt-Hmt, and Wep-Renpet.
Each month consisted of three ten-day periods called decades or decans. Although the months were individually named, they were commonly referred to by the name of the festivals they represented. The last two days of each decade were considered holidays and the Egyptians didn't work.
A month was 30 days long on the Egyptian solar calendar. Since this didn't account for all the days in the year, the Egyptians added an intercalary month that occurred outside of the regular calendar year.
The intercalary month was five days long, which meant that the Egyptian solar calendar lost about one-fourth of a day every year relative to the actual solar year. The five intercalary days were used to celebrate the gods' birthdays and the Egyptians weren't expected to work during this time.
Dates for common people were written with the number of the month in the season first. Next would be the name of the season, then the number of the day relative to the month, and then the year and the ruler. The ascension of a new ruler restarted the year count.
Occasionally, the year count began with the first full year of the new ruler but would include the time before that with a note to differentiate between the two time periods.
It was important to maintain accuracy between the solar calendar year and the actual solar year so that the heliacal rising of Sirius would occur properly. The heliacal rising would occur when Sirius was briefly visible on the horizon immediately before sunrise.
Explanation:
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What was the clearest effect of the Hebrews’ Exodus from Egypt
Answer: don’t know
Explanation:
The origin of which oral tradition is usually unknown?
myths
legends
folktales
All of these
Answer:
myths......................
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Which statement best describes how the spread of the Arabic language benefited other cultures?
A: I helped people share new ideas.
B: It helped people learn more professions.
C: It allowed people to trade with Europe.
D: It encouraged more books to be written in Asia.
Answer:
I helped people share new ideas
Answer:
A. It helps people share new ideas
Explanation:
