How did Tammany Hall gain so much political power in the latter half of the nineteenth century?
A) It only selected wealthy candidates to run for office who could pay for campaign expenses.
B) It completely ignored immigrants to the United States and secured votes only from native-born citizens.
C) It prohibited campaign contributions from big corporations.
D) It used patronage and bribes to maintain political control of New York City.
Ans: D) It used patronage and bribes to maintain political control of New York City.
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A) Some of the paper notes may have been counterfeit. B) It rewarded speculators with wealth. C) It allowed foreign investors to stake a claim in the American economy. D) He was promoting the plan despite the opposition of President Washington. E) It could lead to staggering levels of inflation.
The decision of four slave states to stay within the Union:
A) caused Lincoln to legalize slavery in all northern states. B) negated the Confederate argument that they were forced to secede to protect the right to own slaves. C) was welcome to the North but caused all kinds of legal problems for the government. D) negated the northern argument that they were fighting to free the slaves.
One of the most important contributions made by Gupta intellectuals was the development of "Arabic numerals" and the
a. concept of zero. b. astronomical telescope. c. development of a written Indian language. d. invention of the maritime compass. e. invention of gunpowder.
Which act prohibited anti-competitive agreement and unilateral conduct that monopolizes the relevant market:
A: Sherman anti trust act B: Norris la guardia act C: affordable care act D: adamson act