Discuss the politics of New York City in the 1890s. e.g., What ethnic groups tended to control New York’s politics?

Discuss the politics of New York City in the 1890s. e.g., What ethnic groups tended to control New York’s politics? Who controlled the Banking System? Discuss the political parties and which groups they represented. 

Speak about socialism and labor unions. What groups did they target for recruitment? Who did the workers and their representatives blame for high unemployment? Discuss the ‘banking collapse’ and the Depression of 1893. How did these conditions affect immigration? What remedies/methods were utilized to combat high unemployment?

Speak of the high crime rate in NYC during this time and its overall effects on NY’s people. What were some of the ‘reforms’ that were employed to fight disease, crime, and the other poor conditions amongst New York’s fast-growing population?

Talk about corruption – political, judicial, business, police – in New York, at this juncture. Discuss, especially, Tammany Hall. What purpose did it serve and what were its lasting effects on NYC politics? Discuss, also, settlements houses, strikes, and labor violence.