tammany hall was a place not a person. Founded in new york and headed by boss tweed
A political machine
took bribes, controlled contracts,and embezzled money
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In spite of massive corruption Tweed and his political organization Tammany Hall were capable of conceiveing and executing important public works such as water systems, roads, bridges, and parks. These projects in addition to improving conditions for all New Yorkers provided the poor with employment opportunities for the unskilled.
Tammany Hall provided immigrants with coal, food, and money.
Tammany Hall provided immigrants with coal, food, and money.
Coal, food, and money
Immigrants
Was powerful New York political organization. It drew support from immigrants. The immigrants relied on Tammany Hall patronage, particularly for social services. This is significant in that it gave immigrants rights to vote.
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They promised bills and laws in favor of immigrants in exchange for votes.
Tammany Hall was a society for what they called ñpure Americansî. They took up causes against various political parties and leaders like Aaron Burr. A few groups of people tend to support Tammany Hall. Over time Immigrants became major supports of the work and the movement of Tammany Hall.
Tammany Hall
the poor living conditions of immigrants
Tammany Hall.
Tammany Hall NYC was created in 1997.