Research the following Reconstruction scandals using an encyclopedia, the Internet, or other sources:

New York's Tweed Ring, the Credit Mobilier Scandal, and Black Friday.
Use correct language, spelling, and punctuation to write at least 300 words on each of these three scandals. You should assess and explain the individuals involved, the nature of the scandal, and the consequences of the influence of their activities on the government or everyday life. The total length of your report should be 900 words.

I will answer soon am writing it in my note

Answer:

    William M. Tweed, or "Boss Tweed", started out his career as a New York City fireman and then began working his way up the political ladder until he was elected into the State Senate in 1867. Tweed gathered a small ring of bigwigs around him, these men were largely in control of New York City's finances. Tweed's Ring was essentially in control of New York City until 1870, using embezzlement, bribery, and kickbacks so that they could siphon massive chunks of the city's budget into their own pockets - anywhere from $40 million to $200 million. Companies that were under the control of the Tweed Ring would bill the city for work that wasn't done or they would overprice work that they had done, and the kickbacks would filter into the pockets of Tweed and his cronies. Those same companies, under city contracts would do the job poorly so that the work would need to be repaired shortly, which would then be done by other companies controlled by the Tweed Ring. William Tweed also had a large part in New York City's transportation system, so he delayed the construction of the subway system for years. Tweed and his ring of followers were eventually discovered, but only due to the investigative journalism by the New York Times and by the political cartoons in Harper's Weekly, which were done by Thomas Nast. The men involved were all tried, Tweed's trial ended with him being convicted of forgery and larceny and was then given a 12 year sentence in jail. He was actually released in only one year but was soon arrested again and sued by New York City in a $6 million civil suit. He fled to Cuba in 1875, and then to Spain, but was arrested immediately upon arrival there and was sent back to New York where he was sent to prison and then died there in 1878.
      

      In 1864 the Union Pacific Railroad created the Crédit Mobilier of America construction company as part of an attempt to earn more money and falsely prove to the US Government and citizens that they would contract companies outside of their business. That same year Congressman Oakes Ames began to hand out cash bribes and discounted shares of the Crédit Mobilier company to fellow congressmen in order to gain more votes and favorable actions for the Union Pacific company. Then, the Union Pacific contracted the Crédit Mobilier company to build the eastern portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad at rates significantly above the average railroad construction cost. These construction contracts brought high profits to the Crédit Mobilier company, which was owned by the Union Pacific's directors and principal stockholders, who divided the outsize profits with the Union Pacific stockholders. The Union Pacific was able to circumvent rules that required them to receive full payment for stock issued at par by writing bank checks for Crédit Mobilier to pay them, then Crédit Mobilier would purchase stock for the Union Pacific using these checks. The main way that Crédit Mobilier and Union Pacific were able to get away with it was by using indirect billing and cash for the payment. The construction of the railroad required large sums of money for construction and Crédit Mobilier prepared reports that they sent to congress via Union Pacific with exaggerated costs for the construction. In the end, US Congress paid $94,650,287 to Crédit Mobilier through Union Pacific, while Crédit Mobilier incurred operating costs of only $50,720,959 and the Union Pacific earned $44 million. The scandal was discovered by the New York newspaper The Sun in 1872 There were 15 politicians involved in this part of the scandal including the Vice President Schuyler Colfax, James Garfield who would eventually become the President of the United States; and many congress representatives.

Explanation:

how did the united states change the areas they conquered

Why did Alexander Hamilton support the Constitution?

A small executive branch made it easier for one person to convince people around them to act.

A strong government encouraged disagreements and debate.

A smaller executive branch made it easier for people to keep an eye on who was running the government.

A strong government prevented people from having too much freedom.

After reading the first amendment, explain all the personal freedoms it protects, while also making an argument why or why not someone should stand and salute in respect of the American Flag.

Historian Duane Roller says that Cleopatra's ancestors hardly ever left Alexandria. Which statement explains why?

the US Constitution can be amended by a vote of __ in the congress and a vote __ by the states

How did an artisian make a living?
A.Working as a servant
B.Farming his or her land
C.Making items for other colonists
D.Producing works of art

Plz help I’ll mark Brainlest

From 1880 to 1921, a record __________ million immigrants arrived in the U.S. looking for jobs and opportunities

HELP ASAP!!! NO LINKS PLEASE!!!
What conditions led to hostility between the U,S, and Japan?

Which statement best explains why the Confederacy was considered to have better officers than the Union at the beginning of the Civil War?

An important aspect of the Shinto religion is the presence of shrines. Idols, temples. Gateways.

Should santa be arrested for breaking and entering millions of times

In Europe, labor parties were formed; but in America, they were never very successful. Why do you think
American workers never seriously considered forming their own political parties?

what if that is the economy immediately after World War I

In 1970, __________, a conservative millionaire, defeated Ralph Yarborough in the Democratic primary and George Bush in the general election to become U.S. senator from Texas.

how did the berlin conference affect 19th-century european imperialism in
africa

plz help! What are the pros and cons of using an autobiography to learn about history?

What words relate to reproductive justice?

how did thomas alva edison contribute to this development

why was william mcintosh executed by members of the creek in 1825?

Why is dangerous to place troops on a peninsula?

Who belonged in the alliance of three rulers also known as the Triumvirate from Ancient Rome? O Hannibal O Carthaginians © Julius Ceasar Plebeians​

How did the Revolutionary War impact the colonial practice of taxation without representation?

4. After Peter the Great’s handling of the rebellion choose one of the following perspectives and discuss how they would portray the scene:
A Russian peasant in Moscow
A visiting foreign priest such as Bishop Burnet
A fellow conspirator who escaped Peter’s punishment of the conspirators

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. What caused the riots in Southern California during the 1940s? African Americans and communities in the 1940s adopted a style of clothing called suits. In 1943, a was beaten by a Mexican American youth wearing this style. This led to several riots in Southern California.

what 1851 clipper ship was the fastest in the world for 130 years?

In American society, who is responsible for these tasks?

What did the Athenians do when the island of Melos refused to submit to Athens during a period of truce in the Peloponnesian War

What were the daily life, the religious beliefs, and life of rulers like in the Ancient Egyptian period

__________ was a nativist theorist who believed that individuals were born with an innate device or process that assisted in language development. A. B. F. Skinner B. Noam Chomsky C. Herbert Simon D. Steven Pinker.