Political Machine:
Group of people from a political party who worked
closely with elected officials of an area to maintain the
parties control of government. This control was
accomplished through the spoils system and with the
use of graft.
•View Sunshine & Shadow (PBS 306) 25th – 38th minute
Identify the following while viewing the video
William “Boss” Tweed
Tammany
Provide examples of graft
Political Machines:
Assignment: Complete “The Workings of a
Political Machine” handout to gain a better
understanding of this concept
Cartoon Analysis: Boss Tweed & Tammany Hall
Cartoon Analysis:
Within your group, analyze (3) three of Thomas
Nast’s most famous political cartoons.
Let’s read the handout to gain some
background knowledge on Thomas Nast and
your assignment.
Assignment: Use page 195 of your textbook
1. Identify Civil Service & The Pendleton Civil Service
Act
2. Which president was responsible for trying to end the
corruption of the Gilded Age?