This US History lesson plan on the Industrial Revolution | Gilded Age covers urban political machines in the Gilded Age, with a focus on New York City’s Tammany Hall political machine, led by William Tweed (Boss Tweed). It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered: - Political Machines
- Tammany Hall
- political bosses including “Boss” William Tweed
- corruption by political machines (bribery, patronage, graft, kickbacks, theft of public money)
- Thomas Nast
- early Progressivism
- downfall of Tammany Hall/Boss Tweed
- Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
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Slides/Pages: 29 (25 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource: - Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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