-Why was the ballot box next to Boss William Tweed of Tammany Hall depicted as a glass ball?
A) Political machines intimidated voters by letting them know they were watching to see who they supported.
B) Political machines wanted to assure the public that the political and humanitarian work they did was transparent so that everyone knew what was going on.
C) Political machines wanted to make the public aware that civic participation was more important than political corruption.
D) Political machines wanted to let the press know that they ran fair elections.

Question

-Why was the ballot box next to Boss William Tweed of Tammany Hall depicted as a glass ball?
A) Political machines intimidated voters by letting them know they were watching to see who they supported. 
B) Political machines wanted to assure the public that the political and humanitarian work they did was transparent so that everyone knew what was going on. 
C) Political machines wanted to make the public aware that civic participation was more important than political corruption. 
D) Political machines wanted to let the press know that they ran fair elections.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The depiction of the ballot box as a glass ball next to Boss William Tweed of Tammany Hall symbolized the intimidation tactics used by political machines. They wanted voters to know that they were being watched, pressuring them to support the political machine's candidates. This was a method to maintain control and influence over elections and political outcomes.

-Why Was the Ballot Box Next to Boss William Tweed