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How did William Marcy Tweed become a powerful figure in New York City Politics?
William Tweed came from humble beginnings. His father was a blue collar worker and William Tweed was a carpenter and a New York City fireman. As with many Irish immigrants to the US, they settled in New York City and became members of the popular Democratic Party, Tweed saw the Democratic Party as a way to move ahead in New York. He found ways to make friends with influential people in the City and he helped the Democratic Party when it was election time. He was a loyal party member. Often there were election fraud problems in New York elections and Tweed did his best to make sure his Party received as many votes as possible in various types of elections. He made his way in the ranks of the Party and found himself on the powerful New York City Board of Supervisors. He became the chairman and the Board was responsible for managing and controlling the day to day operations of the nations largest city. From that point on, he became a force in the city's politics and its very lucrative contracts that were awarded to builders.
How many parks are on the tweed?
about 2 million
In what colors do tweed coats get sold?
Tweed coats get sold in many different colors just like other jackets. Many of the colors that tweed coats come in would be colors like brown, tan, black, yellow, red, and blue.
Is tweed fabric woven or knit?
Tweed is a material/fabric. It is a wool cloth, rather coarse, and can come in many weaves and colors.
How many kilometers from cofs Harbor to tweed heads?
about 300 km
How were the Indians economically exploited by the British?
The Indians were exploited in many ways. The British put a tax on salt which is needed desprately in their climate.
Where could one purchase genuine Berwick tweed?
There are many places to purchase a genuine Berwick Tweed. Some places are tripadvisor, travelpod, virtualtourist, holidaylettings and daywithoutthekids.
What is the reason landlords offered immigrants tenement slums?
Landlords often exploit immigrants, taking their money and not offering them much value for what they pay in rent. They force them into substandard housing that often doesnt meet even minimum health standards. Immigrants are vulnerable to exploitation for many reasons. They are usually poor, dont speak the language, dont know their rights, have no resources, are afraid to cause any trouble and they are accustomed to being abused and exploited.
What is the a scottish river that starts in the Southern Uplands?
either tyne or tweed There are a great many to choose from.....
How many syllables in immigrants?
The word "immigrants" has three syllables.
What websites offer deals on hotels in Berwick Upon Tweed?
The website entitled hotels combined offers great deals on many hotels including those in Berwick Upon Tweed. Great deals on hotels in Berwick Upon Tweed can also be found on the website titled trip advisor.
How many immigrants came from Bolivia?
Bolivia has 116,000 immigrants.
