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Quiz for Document 19–5: William L. Riordon, Plunkitt of Tammany Hall, 1905

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What did Plunkitt mean by “honest graft”?

“Honest graft” was his term for property taxes.

“Honest graft” was his term for bribes handed to ministers and churches.

“Honest graft” was his term for publicly visible corruption.

“Honest graft” was his term for profits gained from insider knowledge in politics.

2. How did Plunkitt try to gain voter support?

By disparaging his political opponents

By helping constituents with everyday problems

By investing in advertising

By touting the large accomplishments of Tammany Hall

3. What did Plunkitt’s actions reveal about the power of Tammany Hall?

Tammany had little support among residents.

Tammany had influence over businesses and the police.

Tammany was popular among immigrants but was not respected by the city’s elite.

Tammany took its political support for granted.