Political Machines

organizations whose main goals were the rewards (money, influence, prestige) of getting and keeping power -known for fraud and bribery -provided relief, security, and services to voters -popular in immigrant societies

leaders of political machines; tended to everyday needs in response for votes

Leader of the Democratic Tammany Hall, New York political machine

seeing opportunities and taking them

blackmailers, saloonkeepers, disorderly people

a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York city (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism

-offered vocational classes, English lessons, childcare, health and nutrition to residents; segregated -established mostly by middle-class women -created new professional opportunities for women in social work

the founder of Hull House

settlement house founded by Progressive reformer Jane Adams in Chicago in 1889

celebrated 400th anniversary of columbus' arrival

-reform cities with civic centers, parks, etc. -many different visions of civil reform because of the diverse population in cities --> urban reform merged idealism with naivete and insensitivity