Graft and Corruption in Modern Times

Section 1: In the book HONEST GRAFT, George Washington Plunkitt says there’s a difference between honest graft and dishonest graft. What is this difference? Give specific examples of each. Do you agree with him? Why or why not?

Section 2: What is George Washington Plunkitt’s position on drinking? How does he substantiate his opinion of liquor and politics?

Section 3: What role does Plunkitt see for political party bosses to play within the Democratic Party? Why does he feel that way?

Section 4: Plunkitt and his crowd claimed to be patriotic. Do you think they really were? Why or why not? Explain.

Section 5: Why weren’t reformers able to “clean up” government and politics in the mid- to late-1800’s?
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