Political Machines

2. Muckraking political cartoonist in Gilded Age & Progressive Era who targeted Boss Tweed
3. a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York city seeking political control by corruption
5. Moderate republicans who Favored the Civil service reform and Merit system
8. corrupt organized groups that controlled political parties in the cities.
9. head of tammany hall in NYC who had unbelievable control over the city
10. “Traditional” republican who Favored Political Machines and the Spoils System
11. a journalist who uncovers abuses and corruption in a society

1. Wrote “History of the Standard Oil Company” in 1904
4. served as president for only a few months before being assassinated. The assassination fueled efforts to reform the spoils system.
6. Published “The Shame of the Cities” in 1904, Self-proclaimed ‘first muckraker’
7. The illegal use of political influence for personal gain