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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did Richard Daley diffuse the 1970 scandal involving the public officials?
2. How did the press handle the April event?
3. How did segregation aid the Democratic political machine in Chicago?
4. Where did Daley choose to begin his urban renewal projects?
5. What resulted from the high ranking personnel change that came to Daley at the beginning of his fourth term?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a persuasive essay addressing the following questions: Is it practical to hold a political system to a set of standards when it is contending for power and wealth? How can your participation in the political system hold it to account for upholding particular ethical standards? At what point would you be willing to abandon one party for involvement in another party when you become disappointed with the ethical qualities of political candidates your party offers?
Essay Topic 2
How did Richard Daley's practice of paying top union scale for public works jobs affect the cost of the labor market in Chicago? What was the pressure on private employers to compete for skilled workers? Who actually paid the high wages for these workers? Who also eventually paid for the increased costs of production in businesses that had their operations and factories in Chicago?
Essay Topic 3
How did Joe McDonough's fondness for gambling help Richard Daley's career with City Hall and the Chicago Democratic Central Committee? Which of McDonough's rules, "help your friends, hurt your enemies, adjust a case through the police and add up the votes until they come out right. Most important rule--don't get caught. Don't repeat what you hear," served him best while he covered for McDonough? How could Daley have hurt his career with regard to the neglect McDonough showed for his responsibilities? Do you believe that Daley was covering for a friend or picking up valuable experience in running an office and earning a reputation as someone who would make sure the job is done?
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