In the nineteenth century, a party leader who used patronage, government contracts, and access to power to dictate policy was knows as the ________.

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The term "boss" was commonly used to describe a powerful party leader who controlled the party through the distribution of patronage, government contracts, and other rewards. These bosses held significant sway over their parties and often had considerable influence over policy decisions. The most famous of these bosses include Tammany Hall in New York City and the Pendergast machine in Kansas City.

In the Nineteenth Century, a Party Leader Who Used Patronage