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CLASSIC: Kidnapping, Binge Drinking and Costumes: Voter Fraud in the 1800s

Ridiculous History

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Tammany Hall's Political Machine: Corruption and Community Engagement

The chapter explores Tammany Hall's strategies to strengthen their grip on New York City politics by partnering with impoverished Irish immigrant communities. It reveals the interplay between political influence and corruption during the 1800s, emphasizing the dual nature of support and exploitation in the political machine's operations.

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