1. Bell Ringer #1 – 3/30/09 Write a paragraph explaining your reactions and what you learned about immigrant life after viewing the film Gangs of New York.

2. Political Machines In the late 1800s, well-organized political parties who dominated city governments became known as Political Machines. In the late 1800s, well-organized political parties who dominated city governments became known as Political Machines.

3. Bosses Political bosses – managed the machines and made deals with business leaders Political bosses – managed the machines and made deals with business leaders Jobs, services, and political favors, were offered to locals to keep machines & bosses in power. Jobs, services, and political favors, were offered to locals to keep machines & bosses in power.

4. Kickbacks Politicians often received bribes, or kickbacks Politicians often received bribes, or kickbacks Kickbacks – payments of part of the earnings for a job or contract Kickbacks – payments of part of the earnings for a job or contract Ex: 1890 Chicago alderman was paid $25,000 to vote in favor of a railway corporation. Ex: 1890 Chicago alderman was paid $25,000 to vote in favor of a railway corporation.

5. Public Service Public services were needed for the huge growth of U.S. cities Public services were needed for the huge growth of U.S. cities Sewer & water systems, road paving, city lights, railroad access Sewer & water systems, road paving, city lights, railroad access Providing public service helped political bosses look good to residents Providing public service helped political bosses look good to residents

6. Homework Read Ch 17, Sn 1 (pgs 518- 523) Read Ch 17, Sn 1 (pgs 518- 523) Answer questions 1, 2, & 4b Answer questions 1, 2, & 4b Due Wednesday Due Wednesday