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True or false a new York city political organization that was founded in 1786 was Tammany hall

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True, Tammany Hall was indeed a New York City political organization founded in 1786. It was named after Tamanend, a Native American leader who had signed a peace treaty with William Penn in the 17th century. The organization was initially formed as a social club for wealthy businessmen, but it later evolved into a powerful political machine that controlled New York City politics for much of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Answer: True

Explanation: It was also known as St. Tammany, the Sons of St. Tammany or the Columbian order. It was basically used to seek political control by corruption and bossism.

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