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What was Tammany Hall’s role in government in New York City in the late 1800s?
Tammany Hall was a political machine that stole money from the city treasury.
Tammany Hall convinced leaders of political machines to help the poor.
Tammany Hall steered other political machines away from corruption.
Tammany Hall worked to reform government and put qualified people in office.

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Tammany Hall was a political machine that stole money from the city treasury.

Explanation: In the late 1800s Tammany Hall (notably under Boss William M. Tweed) ran a corrupt patronage system—winning votes by providing jobs and aid to immigrants while embezzling city funds and engaging in graft.