Question
Description acceptable. Thomas Platt supported the creation of an inquiry committee for the realization of this goal that Andrew Haswell Green advanced. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this political goal achieved in 1898 to combat the growth in importance of Chicago. This goal paved the way for a construction project of William Barclay Parsons and a transit company called the IRT.
ANSWER: consolidation of the Boroughs [or equivalents like union of the Boroughs; or founding of the City of Greater New York; accept consolidation of New York City; reject descriptions like “founding of New York City” or “founding of Manhattan”]
[10e] Green’s plan won support from Platt, whose nickname includes this title. William Tweed, who was colloquially known by this title, ran Tammany Hall.
ANSWER: boss [accept Boss Tweed; accept Easy Boss]
[10m] Green also worked to create the modern iteration of the New York Public Library by merging the Lennox and Astor collections with one left by the death of this mentor and one-time law partner of his. This politician earlier broke the Canal Ring.
ANSWER: Samuel Tilden [or Samuel Jones Tilden; accept Tilden Trust]
Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech A | Chicago A | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20 |