Wednesday, January 21, 2009

History in Film: Plunkitt of Tammany Hall

Use this link to access the full text version of "Plunkitt of Tammany Hall" as told by Willaim Riordaon in 1905.http://gutenberg.readingroo.ms/2/8/1/2810/2810.txt Please read the text and answer the following questions regarding honest and dishonest "graft."

1. What, according to Plunkitt, is the difference between "honest" and "dishonest" graft?
2. Do you agree that a distinction should be made?
3. Is Plunkitt justified in making his argument?
4. What is Plunkitt's opinion of the civil service exam?

Please turn these question in on Tuesday Feb 3rd.

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